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A first American pope? Cardinal Robert Prevost's name comes up as a potential successor to Pope Francis
A U.S. bishop offers insight on why many think it's unlikely Catholic cardinals will break with more than two centuries of ...
What should the next pope do? Four columnists weigh in.
The next pope should instead be a man who models mutual respect, intellectual humility and a spirit of wonder at God’s ...
The pope's salary: How does the pontiff get paid?
The Vatican is governed by the Holy See, which oversees stipends and allowances given to the leader of the Catholic church ...
Americans visiting Rome during conclave describe what they want in the next pope
American Catholics who traveled to Rome spoke to "CBS Mornings" about what they want the next pope to represent as they ...
New Pope Update: Favorite Emerges to Replace Francis as Conclave Starts
As the conclave to elect the next pope begins, Pietro Parolin has emerged as the betting favorite to succeed Pope Francis, ...
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Will we see the first-ever American pope? How USA's image could come into play
the chances do not appear great that the next pope will hail from the United States. The College of Cardinals will convene a conclave at the Vatican on May 7 to select a successor to replace ...
Could there be an American pope? Here's a look at who is eligible
None of the 266 popes in history have been from America. But ten Americans are eligible to vote in the conclave to select the ...
Could the Next Pope Be American? These Are the Dark-Horse Contenders
The next pope is unlikely to hail from the U.S., but here are three possible outliers who could be a factor when the College ...