Next Pope After Francis?

After Pope Francis’s death, the College of Cardinals prepares for a historic conclave. With “80% of the electors appointed by Pope Francis,” this vote could reshape the Church. As the first Jesuit and Latin American pope, he “created a globally varied electorate” by choosing cardinals from diverse regions.

Potential successors include Italy’s Pietro Parolin, the Philippines’ Luis Antonio Tagle, Congo’s Fridolin Ambongo, Ghana’s Peter Turkson, and Canada’s Michael Czerny. These leaders reflect different visions for the Church on “migration, climate change, and war.”

The world now waits to see who will guide the Church’s future.