Tobin of the Newark Archdiocese in New Jersey has been mentioned as a long-shot candidate to be the next pope. Known for his ... one of the largest parishes in Michigan. In 1997, he was elected ...

When the Roman Catholic College of Cardinals convenes in Vatican City's Sistine Chapel in May to choose a successor to Pope Francis, who died April 21 at age 88, a Michigan native will be taking part.

Tobin, 72, currently serves as the Archbishop of Newark, New Jersey ... While an American pope has never been elected in the history of the church, Tobin’s name being mentioned as a possible ...

When it comes to who will be the next pope, many names have circulated — but experts ... the archbishop of Newark (yes, as in New Jersey) has some strengths. "He is a kind of affable guy in ...

Francis is breaking with recent tradition to be buried in the St. Mary Major Basilica in a simple underground tomb with just his name ... of the pope, including a reverend in New Jersey who ...

The faithful around New Jersey reflected Monday ... for those who were marginalized. "Pope Francis was an unconventional pope from the beginning by taking the name Francis in the spirit of St ...