Report: Buzz Growing for Cardinal O'malley As Next Pope

WHDH
February 19, 2013

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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.

The Archdiocese responded about the speculation saying: “ The Archdiocese is not commenting on this or any other stories about who the next Pope will be. As the Cardinal said last week at the press conference he has a round trip ticket to return home and will rely on the guidance and wisdom of the Holy Spirit as the College of Cardinal's enter the conclave in March.”