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Cardinal Ratzinger Becomes Pope Benedict XVI

The Catholic Church has a new pope. Former Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of Germany was elected Tuesday to be the new leader of the world's 1 billion Catholics. Neal Conan talks with guests and takes listener calls about Pope Benedict XVI and what challenges lie ahead for him.

Guests:

Monsignor Kevin Irwin, professor of liturgy and sacramental theology at the Catholic University of America. He also received his doctorate in sacred theology from St. Anselm's in Rome.

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Andrew Walker, producer with BBC News. Has profiled papal candidates for six years.

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