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U.S. cardinals seek answers on Vatican dysfunction

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Cardinal Odilo Pedro Scherer, of Brazil, center, is followed by compatriot Cardinal Geraldo Majella Agnelo, left, as they arrive for a meeting at the Vatican Monday. Cardinals from around the world have gathered inside the Vatican for their first round of meetings before the conclave to elect the next pope.

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Cardinals said Monday they wanted to be briefed about the true state of Vatican dysfunction before they elect the next pope, evidence that the scandal over leaked papal documents is casting a shadow over the conclave and setting up one of the most unpredictable papal elections in recent times.

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