What might be the world's most exclusive election is scheduled to start on Tuesday, when cardinals gathered in Vatican City will begin to select a new pope. The papal election comes as a New York Times poll finds many Catholics yearning for a transformative leader -- someone who can move the church forward on issues like gay marriage and the ordination of women. We catch up with Catholics in Southern California to get their thoughts on a new leader for the Church.
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