Betting odds rise on predicting the pope that will succeed Francis

By Home - CBSNews.com May 8, 2025 | 9:11 AM

The secrecy surrounding the conclave hasn’t stopped people from trying to predict the results. Three of the major betting markets alone have taken in more than $19 million in wagers.

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Increase income taxes to pay for more spending.

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Betting odds rise on predicting the pope that will succeed Francis