Could the next pope be from Africa or Asia? Experts weigh in Pope Francis was the first pope born outside of Europe in over a millennium.

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" The post includes a map of Africa, Europe, Asia and Oceania. There are straight red lines drawn horizontally across the widths of Africa and Asia.

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Editor's note: This story was corrected to note that Cardinal Luis Antonio Gokim Tagle would be the first pope from Southeast Asia, not Asia, if elected. Could the next pope be from Africa or Asia?