MASSACHUSETTS
WPRI
By Jennifer Quinn
Field Reporting By Jennifer Mobilia
FREETOWN, MASS. (WPRI)- In the long history of the Catholic church, there has never been an American Pope.
But that could soon change.
Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York is considered a strong candidate for the papacy. However, he’s not the only American name being thrown around. Reporters in Rome are now mentioning Boston Cardinal Sean O’Malley.
The 68-year-old’s handling of the church’s sex abuse scandal while serving as Bishop of the Diocese of Fall River has strengthened his chance of being elevated.
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