Pope Francis appointed most of the cardinals who’ll elect his successor

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Pope Francis appointed 108 of the approximately 135 cardinals eligible to vote for his successor. The Rev. Enrique Salvo, rector of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and the Rev. Gerald Murray, pastor of St. Joseph’s Church, join “Elizabeth Vargas Reports” to discuss the legacy of Pope Francis and the election process for a new pope.

Elizabeth Vargas Reports

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