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

By Holly J. Morris

Published April 25, 2025 at 5:00 AM EDT

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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