None of Canada’s five cardinals likely to be next pope, Vatican experts say

They all have weak points, ranging from their advanced age to some allegations of sexual misconduct.

Canada’s five cardinals not likely to be next pope, Vatican experts say

MONTREAL—A Canadian cardinal was a top contender the last time a new pope was elected, but observers say that’s unlikely to be the case this time around.

None of Canada's five cardinals likely to be next pope, Vatican experts say

MONTREAL — A Canadian cardinal was a top contender the last time a new pope was elected, but observers say that’s unlikely to be the case this time around. Canada’s five cardinals all have marks against them, ranging from advanced age to inexperience to allegations of sexual misconduct, according to Vatican experts. “I would be […]

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A Canadian cardinal was one of the main candidates in the last papal election, but observers believe that this will probably not be the case this time.

MONTREAL — A Canadian cardinal was one of the leading candidates in the last papal election, but observers believe that this will probably not be the case this time. According to Vatican experts, the five Canadian cardinals all have weak points, ranging from their advanced age to their inexperience, to allegations of sexual misconduct. "I would be very surprised if one of them was elected," said Mark McGowan, professor of history at St. Michael'…