Of the 130+ cardinals - 108 were appointed by Francis to ehance inclusivity, largely in Africa and Asia.

Some key contenders are virtually unknown, although 52 cardinals are from Europe.

White smoke will announce the new Pope.


news.sky.com/story/x-13363063

The process of electing a new Pope is absolutely fascinating.

Catholics do love some good drama.

I actually converted to Catholicism many decades ago when I married my Irish Catholic wife.

It was really just a courtesy as we were being married by her priest cousin. I had to attend half a dozen sessions on the religion but my bride also attended and just argued all the time with her cousin.

She put it down to unhappy times being schooled in convents by strict Nuns.

The next Pope?

- some of the frontrunners -


BBC News - Who will be the next pope? Key candidates in an unpredictable process

www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgxk40ndk1o

Maybe Tagle the Young!



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