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Dr. Trent Engbers is Professor and Director of the Master of Public Administration Program at USI. He can speak on the theological and internal politics related to the selection of the new pope.
Dr. Matt Hanka is a Professor of Political Science at the University. He is available to speak on the political and international relations implications of the new pope.