For centuries, the papacy was dominated by Italians—until Pope John Paul II ended that tradition in 1978, followed by a German, and most recently, Pope Francis, an Argentine. With the ongoing conclave, the Church faces another turning point: while it could return to an Italian pope, there's a strong possibility it continues in a new direction, as the modern papacy becomes less about nationality and more about finding the right leader. "I think if they find the man they want, the passport that ma