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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