Will we see the first-ever American pope? How USA's image could come into play

‘I’d like to be pope,' Trump jokes ahead of conclave When asked about who he'd want to be elected as the next pope, President Donald Trump joked before saying he has no preference. President Donald Trump's recent joke that he would "like to be pope" aside, the chances do not appear great that the next pope will hail from the United States. The College of Cardinals will convene a conclave at the Vatican on May 7 to select a successor to replace Pope Francis, who died April 21 at 88. T