After Pope Francis’ death, debates begin over his successor

Beyond the reformist-conservative cleavage, the coming conclave will determine whether the Catholic Church is ready for another non-European pope.

Father McKeon to Newsmax: Cardinals Face Long Process to Elect New Pope

The Rev. Robert F. McKeon from the Archdiocese of New York, told Newsmax Tuesday that the cardinals of the Catholic Church have a potentially long process ahead to elect a new Pope. McKeon told “National Report” that part of what is involved for cardinals to choose a successor to the late Pope Francis is that, first, many need to get to know each other. “A number of the cardinals really don’t know each other well because they maybe don’t have th…

The Last Pope? Why Speculation Is Exploding After Francis’ Death

The death of Pope Francis has created a firestorm of speculation about the next pope. There is no clear frontrunner, … Read More The post The Last Pope? Why Speculation Is Exploding After Francis’ Death first appeared on Charisma News. The post The Last Pope? Why Speculation Is Exploding After Francis’ Death appeared first on Charisma News.

Since Monday, the tributes to Pope Francis have multiplied, especially during the Masses. After the death of the sovereign pontiff, the faithful evoke his heritage, his values and his personality with emotion.

After Pope Francis’ death, debates begin over his successor

As cardinals from around the world start to gather in Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral, conversations are already beginning over his likely successor.It’s difficult to know how the 135 cardinals eligible to vote in the highly secretive elections — known as the conclave — will negotiate to lead the Catholic Church when they begin next month, or how they will ultimately vote.But below is a list of some of the best-known candidates who may be under c…

Pope Francis hasn't even been buried yet, and the odds of his successor are already being seen at the bookmakers - the chair of Saint Peter could once again be occupied by a Peter.