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The U.S. Cardinals Who'll Vote for Pope

America has sent 11 cardinals to cast votes in the papal conclave. Chances are slim that any will become pope, but the numbers reflect the U.S. contingent's rising influence. Click for a closer look at who they are.

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The U.S. Cardinals Who'll Vote for Pope

America has sent 11 cardinals to cast votes in the papal conclave, the most of any country but Italy.

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