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Are you eligible to be the next pope? Find out in the quiz

NPR | By Holly J. Morris

Published April 25, 2025 at 4:00 AM CDT

From left: Zoe Saldaña's Oscar, the late Pope Francis, the un-libeled Sarah Palin.

Pope Francis died on Monday, ensuring that everyone who pays attention to the news is now a conclave expert. Can you put other players to shame with your knowledge of pope selection? Give it a go!

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Holly J. Morris

Holly J. Morris works on NPR's Training team. She was an editor at The Washington Post Express, National Geographic and U.S. News and World Report, and a college teacher.