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Could there be an American pope?

  • Following the death of Pope Francis, a conclave of cardinals will choose the next pontiff, but an American pope is unlikely despite having nine U.S. Cardinals participating in the election process.
  • There has never been an American-born pope, though the American Catholic Church is one of the largest globally.
  • Vatican expert John Allen Jr. Notes that Cardinal Timothy Dolan is seen as a long shot for the papacy due to perceptions of being 'too American' and needing more international experience.
  • Cardinals Luis Antonio Tagle and Pietro Parolin are the leading candidates to succeed Pope Francis, with Tagle seen as a potential for continuing Francis's progressive agenda.
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The IndependentThe Independent
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Could there be an American pope?

Of the 252 members of the College of Cardinals, 138 are currently eligible to elect the new pope. Only a small percentage are from the U.S.

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Is an American Pope in the Future? There Is One U.S.-Born Candidate

Many are wondering who will succeed Pope Francis following his death, while others are speculating if the successor could possibly be American.

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Independent EspañolIndependent Español

Could an American be the next pope?

Of the 138 cardinals who will choose the new pontiff, only nine come from the United States.

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Distractify broke the news in on Monday, April 21, 2025.
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