US EditionCould there be an American pope? Here's a look at who is eligible
- Cardinals began a conclave on May 7, 2025, in the Vatican to elect Pope Francis' successor from 133 eligible voters worldwide.
- This election follows Pope Francis' 2014 election as the first Latin American pope amid global Church realignment and geopolitical tensions.
- Ten American cardinals under age 80 will vote, with chief U.S. Candidates including Cardinals Robert Prevost and Joseph Tobin, noted for international experience.
- None of history's 266 popes have been American, and while the U.S. Has 53 million Catholics, electing an American pope would be a significant break from tradition.
- The conclave may favor candidates from Africa or Asia due to Catholic growth, though the sizable U.S. Catholic population and geopolitical dynamics keep American candidacies relevant.
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