At the beginning of 2012, Benedict XVI will have to decide on a key-appointment for his pontificate: a Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, the most delicate department head of the Roman Curia, a task Ratzinger held for 24 years before being elected Pope.
Levada has turned 75 years, and does not wish to continue remain in the position beyond the end of 2011.
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