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What are the chances of the next pope being conservative... like truly conservative?

Cardinal Robert Sarah of Guinea and Cardinal Raymond Burke of the U.S. best fit the bill, but what are their chances of getting the needed votes?

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Leo Hohmann
Apr 23, 2025
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Following the death of Pope Francis on Monday, the internet was aflame with speculation about his potential successors. One of the names to pop up as a favorite in conservative circles was Cardinal Robert Sarah, who comes from the African country of Guinea (pictured above).

After enduring 12 years of persecution and doctrinally bizarre statements from th…

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