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The election of the first US pope is a godsend to businesses in Rome, as big-spending pilgrims flocking to the Vatican are ...

The archibishop of Louisville talks about the impact of an American pope on the world, and here in Louisville.

Despite being the US' highest ranking Catholic in government, pope fans are slightly nervous about his return to the Vatican.