Who will be the next pope? Some hints to watch for

After the death of Pope Francis, a question comes back: what will be the name of the next sovereign pontiff? As tradition has it, it is he himself who will choose it, according to his vision or message that he...

Who will be the next pope? Some hints to watch for

VATICAN CITY: No one knows who the world’s Catholic cardinals will choose to succeed Pope Francis as the new leader of the global Catholic Church. But for those watching attentively, there are sometimes hints about who might emerge as the next pontiff. The process to choose a new pope is long and secretive. Most of the world’s 252 cardinals are coming to Rome to take part. Those under the age of 80, about 135 prelates, are preparing to enter int…

Pope Francis Dies: Who Will Be The Next Pope, Some Hints To Watch For

The process to choose a new pope is long and secretive. Most of the world's 252 cardinals are coming to Rome to take part.

Reading the signs on who will be next Pope

No one knows who the world’s Catholic cardinals will choose to succeed Pope Francis as the new leader of the global Catholic Church. But for those watching attentively, there are sometimes hints about who might emerge as the next pontiff. The process to choose a new pope is long and secretive. Most of the world’s 252 cardinals are coming to Rome to take part. Those under the age of 80, about 135 prelates, are preparing to enter into a conclave t…

Who will the next pope be? Here are some top contenders

The death of Pope Francis this week marks the end of a historic papacy and the beginning of a significant transition for the Catholic Church. As the faithful around the world mourn his passing, attention now turns to the next phase: the election of a new pope. This election will take place through a process known as the conclave. Typically held two to three weeks after a pope’s funeral, the conclave gathers the College of Cardinals in the Vatica…

How will the next Pope be chosen?