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flag Pope Francis has died, and the Catholic Church prepares to elect a new leader, potentially from Asia or Africa.

flag Following Pope Francis's death, speculation surrounds the election of the next pope. flag While the United States has the second-highest number of cardinals and the largest Catholic population, experts say an American pope is unlikely. flag Leading contenders include Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle from the Philippines, who could become the first Asian pope, and Ghana's Cardinal Peter Turkson, a potential first black pope. flag The conclave to elect the new pope is set to begin in early May.

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