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Filipinos pass by a cutout of Pope Francis during a gathering of relatives of missing left-wing activists in Manila, Philippines as they observe All Souls Day on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014. The group said they are asking Pope Francis to intercede in seeking justice for their missing loved ones. Having no grave or cemetery to visit, the relatives gather each year, bearing candles and flowers, and demand that the government take steps to produce their loved ones, dead or alive. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Cardinals debate future of Catholic Church, Pope Francis’ leadership

By Meredith Somers - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Tuesday March 12, 2013 file photo, from foreground left, U.S. Cardinals Donald Wuerl, Francis George and Roger Mahony leave the North American College in Rome en route to the Domus Sanctae Martae, the Vatican hotel where the cardinals are staying during the conclave to elect the next pope. Pope Francis' choice of who will succeed Cardinal George of Chicago will be closely watched as his first major appointment in the U.S., and the clearest indication yet of the direction he will steer American church leaders. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Cardinals join to defend Church doctrine on divorce, remarriage

By Elise Harris - Catholic News Agency

Pope Francis delivers his blessing to the crowd gathered in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican to attend the Angelus noon prayer he celebrated from the window of his studio, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

Pope opens big week with sex, divorce on agenda

By NICOLE WINFIELD - Associated Press