Will the next pope be more liberal?

By Eric Goldson

updated 5:23 PM EST, Mon February 11, 2013

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The Vatican says Pope Benedict XVI will step down February 28
Religion professor Anthea Butler weighs in

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Pope Benedict XVI is resigning.

Benedict says his age has affected his strength and his ability to fulfill the ministry entrusted to him.

Dr. Anthea Butler is a religion professor at the University of Pennsylvania -- and a practicing Catholic. What does the pope's departure mean for Catholic families now?

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