Pope Francis leaves behind unpredictable College of Cardinals to appoint successor

No one yet knows who will sit on Peter's throne, and the forecasters are most often wrong.

Four days before the funeral of Pope Francis, the battle for the election of his successor has already broken out in Rome. More than a hundred cardinals will soon choose the new head of the Roman Catholic Church. Until the conclave, cardinals can draw attention to themselves. But then as inconspicuously as possible, because an old saying has been in use in the Vatican for a long time around papal elections: whoever enters the conclave as pope, l…

A Very Heterogeneous Conclave To Elect Pope Francis' Successor - teleSUR English

The 135 cardinals who will form the conclave lack a shared vision for the future of the Church. Despite having been mostly appointed by Pope Francis, the 135 cardinals from 71 countries who will form the conclave to elect his successor are a heterogeneous group, unfamiliar with one another and lacking a shared vision for the future of the Church. This is expected to result in a deeply divided assembly when they gather in the Sistine Chapel. RELA…

After Pope Francis' death, debates begin over his successor

In the weeks that follow the passing of a pontiff, the city of Rome, and the Vatican in particular, comes alive with discussions over which man is best suited to next lead the Church.

The Vatican is now preparing for the funeral of Pope Francis. On Tuesday at 9 a.m., the Cardinals will meet for planning. In addition, the preparations for the election of the new Pope will begin. Three Germans will also belong to the conclave. All news in the live ticker.

From the issue of sexual violence to war in the Gaza Strip, cardinals will have to discuss, for at least 15 days, current affairs before addressing the issues and challenges facing the universal Church.