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Feb 2025
12m 59s

Pope Francis - and who will be next?

THE AUSTRALIAN
About this episode

The legacy of a Pope who infuriated many traditionalists and disappointed some progressives - and the most likely candidates to replace him. 

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This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. 

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