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Could an American pope be waiting in the wings? Experts weigh in

With more than 61 million Catholics and the second-highest number of cardinals after Italy, a guessing game is emerging on whether an American could be elected pope.

USA TODAY on MSN · 15h

What do people want from the next pope? American Catholics are divided

A 2024 Pew Research study found that a majority of U.S. Catholics believe women should be allowed to become priests (64%) and that the church should recognize the marriages of gay couples (54%).

The Washington Post on MSN · 16h

Why the first Latin American pope couldn’t win back Latin America

During Francis’s papacy, evangelical Protestantism and secularism continued to remake Latin America’s religious geography, especially in Brazil.

Pope Francis, Catholic Church

EL PAÍS English · 9m

The Pope who changed the geopolitical compass of the Catholic Church

Francis’ foreign policy put him at odds with Trump, brought him closer to China, alienated Israel, and was one of complex balances in Ukraine

The New York Times · 1d

How Francis, a Progressive Pope, Catalyzed the Catholic Right in the U.S.

His critics were fellow clergy as well as elected officials in the ascendant wing of the American Catholic political realm.

Reuters on MSN · 20h

For US Catholics, Pope Francis' tenure defined by growing divisions

When Pope Francis visited the United States in 2015, cheering crowds of Catholics and non-Catholics turned out in New York, Washington and Philadelphia to greet him, lifting hopes that the U.S. church was about to enter a new,

Pope Francis, United States

Worcester Telegram on MSN · 1d

Did Pope Francis ever visit Vermont? A look at his time in the United States

Pope Francis died Easter Monday, the Vatican announced. Here's a look at his time in the United States, including if he ever visited Vermont.

WPEC CBS 12 on MSN · 1d

Flags to be flown at half-staff across the United States to honor Pope Francis

Flags across the United States and at U.S. facilities worldwide will be flown at half-staff to honor the memory of His Holiness Pope Francis.

Associated Press · 14h

Foreign pilgrims and visitors to Vatican comment on passing of Pope Francis

Tributes to Pope Francis poured in Tuesday from around the world, from presidents to people of all walks of life, after the Vatican announced the pontiff’s death at age 88 on Monday.

American cardinal who runs the Vatican while there’s no Pope

NBC News · 10h

American cardinal temporarily leading the Vatican

Cardinal Kevin Farrell was handpicked by Pope Francis to be camerlengo, which involves running the Vatican in the days between when a pontiff passes away and another is chosen. NBC News’ Anne Thompson reports Farrell spent much of his priesthood in the United States.

CNN on MSN · 1d

Meet the US cardinal now running the Vatican

Following the death of Pope Francis, a cardinal from the United States has become acting head of the Vatican until a new pontiff is elected.

Euronews on MSN · 16h

Who is Kevin Farrell, the cardinal running the Vatican until the next pope is chosen?

The 77-year-old Irish-born priest is currently serving as camerlengo, a position which makes him acting head of the Holy See. View on euronews

Legit.ng on MSN2h

Pastor blasts late Pope Francis for what he did when he was alive, shares his offence

A pastor has criticised the late Pope Francis, who recently passed away at 88. The pastor said the Pope misled millions of ...

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DIGGING DEEPER: Could an American be the next pope?

The idea of an American pope has long been taboo, given the geopolitical power already wielded by the United States.

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Could the next Catholic pope be an American?

American Cardinals Joseph Tobin and Raymond Burke could be candidates to lead the Catholic Church after the death of Pope ...

Legit.ng on MSN15h

Video trends as Trump issues order after Pope Francis’ death, calls him “a good man”

President Donald Trump has ordered that flags across the United states to be flown at half-staff in memory of Pope Francis, ...

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A look at Pope Francis’ historic final visit to Washington, and his enduring ties to the US

Pope Francis held strong relations with the United States throughout his papacy, and his visit to Washington in 2015 was ...

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When the pope met the president: Francis' meetings with Obama, Biden and Trump

By the time Francis took over as leader of the Catholic Church in 2013, meetings between the president and the pontiff had ...

Worldcrunch on MSN16h

Time for A MAGA Pope? How Right-Wing Populists Are Angling For A Crucial New Ally In Rome

Right-wing authoritarians around the world are speculating on an opportunity: the next pope could be one of their own. It ...

Who could be the next pope? How U.S. cardinals, including Boston's Cardinal O'Malley, rank

Technically, any baptized Roman Catholic male can be elected pope, including archbishops from the United States, like ...

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