Jason DeRose

So it could be somebody who's willing to go head to head and a very prominent American figure willing to go head to head with another prominent American figure, the American president.

So it could be somebody who's willing to go head to head and a very prominent American figure willing to go head to head with another prominent American figure, the American president.

Well, I think it's stunning. Prevost's name had come up, of course, because of his position there in the Vatican. He's considered well-qualified given his pastoral and administrative experience, but the U.S. is not the center of the Catholic world. And Vatican watchers said the U.S. has enough global power already.

Well, I think it's stunning. Prevost's name had come up, of course, because of his position there in the Vatican. He's considered well-qualified given his pastoral and administrative experience, but the U.S. is not the center of the Catholic world. And Vatican watchers said the U.S. has enough global power already.

Well, I think it's stunning. Prevost's name had come up, of course, because of his position there in the Vatican. He's considered well-qualified given his pastoral and administrative experience, but the U.S. is not the center of the Catholic world. And Vatican watchers said the U.S. has enough global power already.

And the church, you know, Steve, is far more vibrant in other places, places where it's growing, like in Latin America and Africa and Asia. You know, Pope Francis, in fact, dramatically diversified the College of Cardinals during his papacy to reflect that. Many more cardinals from other parts of the world, but ones who chose an American.

And the church, you know, Steve, is far more vibrant in other places, places where it's growing, like in Latin America and Africa and Asia. You know, Pope Francis, in fact, dramatically diversified the College of Cardinals during his papacy to reflect that. Many more cardinals from other parts of the world, but ones who chose an American.

And the church, you know, Steve, is far more vibrant in other places, places where it's growing, like in Latin America and Africa and Asia. You know, Pope Francis, in fact, dramatically diversified the College of Cardinals during his papacy to reflect that. Many more cardinals from other parts of the world, but ones who chose an American.

It is important to note that while Pope Leo is from the United States, he spent much of his life and ministry outside of the U.S., in Peru and at the Vatican. So he does bring a truly global perspective to the job.

It is important to note that while Pope Leo is from the United States, he spent much of his life and ministry outside of the U.S., in Peru and at the Vatican. So he does bring a truly global perspective to the job.

It is important to note that while Pope Leo is from the United States, he spent much of his life and ministry outside of the U.S., in Peru and at the Vatican. So he does bring a truly global perspective to the job.

Well, as much as there have been lots of conversations about church politics and global affairs, today is a day of religious ceremony and spiritual preparation leading up to the votes. A morning mass in St. Peter's Basilica, which is the only public event. A procession from the Vatican's Pauline Chapel to the Sistine Chapel while chanting the Litany of Saints.

Well, as much as there have been lots of conversations about church politics and global affairs, today is a day of religious ceremony and spiritual preparation leading up to the votes. A morning mass in St. Peter's Basilica, which is the only public event. A procession from the Vatican's Pauline Chapel to the Sistine Chapel while chanting the Litany of Saints.

Well, as much as there have been lots of conversations about church politics and global affairs, today is a day of religious ceremony and spiritual preparation leading up to the votes. A morning mass in St. Peter's Basilica, which is the only public event. A procession from the Vatican's Pauline Chapel to the Sistine Chapel while chanting the Litany of Saints.

the hymn Veni Creator Spiritus to invoke the Holy Spirit, then an oath while touching the Gospels, the call extra omni sending out all those not directly involved in the election, a final sermon, and then the voting begins.

the hymn Veni Creator Spiritus to invoke the Holy Spirit, then an oath while touching the Gospels, the call extra omni sending out all those not directly involved in the election, a final sermon, and then the voting begins.

the hymn Veni Creator Spiritus to invoke the Holy Spirit, then an oath while touching the Gospels, the call extra omni sending out all those not directly involved in the election, a final sermon, and then the voting begins.

Well, Cardinal Michael Cherney is a Canadian Jesuit who has worked here at the Vatican under Pope Francis. This is his first time participating in a conclave. He's only been a cardinal since 2019 when Francis made him one. He says that cardinals are not focusing on the politics of the church or of the world when they're making this decision.

Well, Cardinal Michael Cherney is a Canadian Jesuit who has worked here at the Vatican under Pope Francis. This is his first time participating in a conclave. He's only been a cardinal since 2019 when Francis made him one. He says that cardinals are not focusing on the politics of the church or of the world when they're making this decision.

Well, Cardinal Michael Cherney is a Canadian Jesuit who has worked here at the Vatican under Pope Francis. This is his first time participating in a conclave. He's only been a cardinal since 2019 when Francis made him one. He says that cardinals are not focusing on the politics of the church or of the world when they're making this decision.