Report: Buzz growing for Cardinal O’Malley as next pope

BOSTON (MA)
WHDH

BOSTON (WHDH) — A Catholic newspaper reported that buzz is growing for Cardinal Sean O’Malley as a contender to become the next pope.

The National Catholic Reporter cited six Italian newspapers that have mentioned O’Malley as a possible contender.

Pope Benedict is set to step down on Feb. 28. It is the first time in more than 600 years a pope has resigned.

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