US EditionHow many cardinals voting on a new pope are from the US?
- 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 Independent (US)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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