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Trump Jokes About Being Pope While Mentioning Cardinal Dolan

The U.S. president humorously suggested himself as a candidate for the papacy and praised New York's Cardinal Dolan, though the Vatican's conclave process remains unchanged.

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Overview

  • President Donald Trump joked to reporters that he would like to be the next pope, calling it his 'number one choice.'
  • Trump clarified he had no real preference but praised Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York as a 'very good' candidate.
  • Trump and First Lady Melania attended Pope Francis's funeral in Vatican City on April 26, along with other global leaders.
  • The Vatican announced the papal conclave to elect the next pope will begin on May 7, with 135 cardinal electors participating.
  • Cardinal Dolan, a prominent U.S. religious figure, is not considered a frontrunner in the conclave, which traditionally selects from among the College of Cardinals.