The sudden resignation of the most senior Catholic cardinal in Britain, who stepped aside Monday in the face of accusations that he made unwanted sexual advances toward priests years ago, showed that the impact of scandal could force a cardinal out of participating in the selection of a new pope.
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Oded Balilty Associated Press Workers construct a stage for the media Tuesday in anticipation of Pope Benedict XVI's last scheduled public audience today at St. Peter's Square in Rome. As cardinals prepare to pick his successor, addressing clergy sexual abuse is a priority, church analysts say.
