WASHINGTON (DC)
WJLA
By John Gonzalez, Suzanne Kennedy
March 7, 2013
As Catholic bishops from around the world descend on the Vatican to prepare to pick a new pope, speculation continues to swirl about who will succeed Pope Benedict XVI.
One of those names that is being tossed around is Washington Archbishop Cardinal Donald Wuerl.
With the start of the papal conclave just days away, the local cardinal is already in Rome. He’s among the 117 cardinals from around the world, and one of 11 Americans who will select the next pope.
“I think it’s awesome,” said Washington resident Bernadette Semple. “Cardinal Wuerl, I know him – great theologian, great leader, wonderful man.”
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