ALLENDALE, Mich. - The following Grand Valley State University experts are available to comment on the pope, his legacy and Catholicism.
Ben Lockerd, professor of English, 616-331-3575. Lockerd can comment about the search for a new pope and the Catholic religion.
Bill Morison, assistant professor of history, 616-331-2154 (H: 616-452-2027). Morison can talk about the process of replacing the pope.
Kevin den Dulk, assistant professor of political science, 616-331-2991 (H: 616-459-5274. Professor den Dulk is an expert on religion and politics.
Gleaves Whitney, director of the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies, 616-331-2991 (C: 616-460-7955). Whitney can comment on the pope and presidents.
For more information, contact Grand Valley's News and Information Services department at 616-331-2221.