Did Pope Francis ‘Pack’ the Conclave?

Did Pope Francis ‘Pack’ the Conclave?

Understanding the politics of the cardinals—and how Francis may have influenced the election of his successor.

After the death of Pope Francis, 135 cardinals are entitled to vote, whose successors - not all will arrive. The composition of the conclave is marked by the appointments by Francis, he has created almost 80 percent of the cardinals under 80 himself.

​Bergoglio's Legacy: Pope Francis Appointed 109 of the 135 Cardinal Electors for the Next Pope – It Is Likely an Even More Radical Pope than Francis will Follow | The Gateway Pundit | by Jim Hᴏft

As Pope Francis shapes the future of the Catholic Church, his influence on the next papal election could herald a more progressive agenda. ve into the implications of his cardinal appointments.

​Bergoglio’s Legacy: Pope Francis Appointed 109 of the 135 Cardinal Electors for the Next Pope – It Is Likely an Even More Radical Pope than Francis will Follow

As the Catholic Church mourns the passing of Pope Francis at age 88, attention turns to the upcoming conclave that

For a majority, 90 votes are needed on the same candidate. Excluded are those over eighty

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