US EditionWho are the US cardinals who will vote for the next pope? There are 10, the largest bloc after Italy
- Ten U.S. Cardinals are eligible to vote in the Vatican conclave to choose Pope Francis' successor, making them the largest bloc after Italy's 17 electors.
- This group includes four current archbishops leading major U.S. Dioceses, two retired archbishops, and four others known for roles in the Vatican, reflecting diverse leadership paths.
- Among them, Timothy Dolan is seen as conservative, having authored the 2018 column 'The Democrats Abandon Catholics', while Robert McElroy is a progressive ally of Francis who opposes immigration policies conflicting with church teaching.
- Raymond Burke, a 76-year-old traditionalist, often clashes with Francis and insists Catholic politicians supporting abortion rights should not receive Communion, illustrating ideological divides within the U.S. Cardinals.
- The prominence and differing views of U.S. Cardinals suggest their influence on the conclave will reflect ongoing tensions between conservative and reform-oriented approaches in the Catholic Church.
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Former Iowa bishop among US cardinals who will vote for the next pope
The United States is the home country for 10 of the 133 cardinals eligible to vote for the next pope, including Daniel DiNardo, a 75-year-old former bishop in Sioux City who retired this year as archbishop of Galveston-Houston.
10 cardinals from the US get to vote for the next pope. 3 have St. Louis connections.
The United States has more cardinals eligible to vote for pope except Italy, which is home to 17 of the electors who will gather at the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel on Wednesday.
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These are the US cardinals who will vote for the next pope
The United States is home to 10 of the 133 cardinals eligible to vote for the next pope. That's more than any other nation except Italy, home to 17 of the electors who will gather at the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel on Wednesday for the conclave that will choose a successor to Pope Francis.
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Who are the US cardinals who will vote for the next pope? There are 10, the largest bloc after Italy
Some of the American electors actively serve as archbishops in the United States, while others have spent many years serving in positions at the Vatican.
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