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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.

ABC7 New York · 19h

With more than 61 million Catholics in the US, could the next pope be an American?

With more than 61 million Catholics and the second-highest number of cardinals after Italy, the United States is primed for the question of whether an

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

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%).

Thousands Pay Final Respects to Pope Francis

ABC News · 15h

Pope Francis live updates: Vatican may extend hours to pay respects due to turnout

People will be able to pay their respects to Francis through Friday. Given the large turnout of faithful wishing to pay homage to Pope Francis, the Vatican may extend the opening hours of St. Peter’s Basilica beyond the established time of midnight, the Vatican Press office said.

USA Today · 30m

Pope Francis’ funeral is on Saturday. It’s not too late to pay respects, but it's close.

There’s still time to pay respects to Pope Francis in person. Here’s what last-minute travelers should know before and after his funeral on Saturday.

The Washington Post · 12h

Vatican keeps St. Peter's open all night for public viewing of Pope Francis due to strong turnout

So many people lined up to see Pope Francis lying in state at St. Peter’s Basilica that the Vatican kept the doors open all night, closing for just one hour from 6 a.m. until 7 a.m. Thursday

Vance opens up about meeting Pope Francis day before he died

Deseret News on MSN · 16h

What JD Vance just said about being one of the last people to meet with Pope Francis

While on a trip to Italy last week with his family, the vice president was one of the last officials to meet with Pope Francis. Vance, who is Catholic, had formal talks with the Vatican’s secretary of state and then had an informal meeting with Francis on Easter Sunday.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Vance: ‘Great blessing’ to meet with Pope Francis shortly before his death

The vice president reflected publicly on the Easter Sunday visit after a private tour of the Taj Mahal in India.

MMA Junkie · 1d

JD Vance reflects on meeting Pope Francis a day before his passing

Vice President JD Vance reflects on meeting Pope Francis a day before his passing at the Vatican. Chloe Kim. Can Donald Trump sack Fed chief Jerome Powell?

President Trump orders flags to be flown at half-staff

WPEC CBS 12 on MSN · 2d

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.

Austin American-Statesman on M… · 1d

Are US flags half-staff for death of Pope Francis? When law mandates flags are lowered

Several cities and countries — including New York City, the United Kingdom, and Australia — have ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff in honor of Pope Francis' death. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires to Italian immigrant parents,

USA Today · 1d

Why are flags at half-staff? How long will flags remain lowered? What to know

President Donald Trump ordered that American flags be lowered to half-staff. Here's what to know about how long and Pope Francis day of interment.

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EXPLAINED: What Black and White Smoke Signals Mean During Election of New Pope

Following the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church’s most senior officials will meet to begin discussions on choosing ...

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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 ...

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.

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Remembering Pope Francis' visit to the United States

For six days in September, 2015, Pope Francis made a historic visit to the United States, visiting some of the country's ...

Did Pope Francis ever visit New Hampshire? 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 ...

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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, ...

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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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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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