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 | | The Italian-born Sodano, 77, is also the Vatican’s secretary of state, a position he has held since 1991. |
 | | The dean of the College of Cardinals has a prominent role inside the Vatican, and one that becomes especially important after the death of a pope. |
 | | In one of his first official acts as pope, Benedict confirmed Sodano as secretary of state as well as the rest of the Vatican hierarchy, ensuring a seamless transition in church leadership. |
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