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The 'charismatic' cardinal Donald Trump wants as Pope - but key detail may prevent it

The 'charismatic' cardinal Donald Trump wants as Pope - but key detail may prevent it
EXCLUSIVE: The US President's favoured choice for the next pontiff faces long odds of becoming the next Bishop of Rome due to a strongly-held Vatican belief.

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