Pope Francis left unfinished business after a 12-year papacy. What challenges await the next pope?

Who are the main contenders to be the next pope?

Francis-era reforms that saw a diverse group of cardinals join the mix make his successor nearly impossible to call.

What challenges await the next pope?

VATICAN CITY — While Pope Francis accomplished a lot in his 12-year papacy, he left much unfinished business and many challenges for his successor—from the Vatican’s disastrous finances to discontent among traditionalists about his crackdown on the old Latin Mass. When the conclave’s cardinals finish casting their ballots under Michelangelo’s frescoed ceilings of the Sistine […]...Keep on reading: What challenges await the next pope?

“Rise up and walk with God,” said the Pope. Portugal here needs to wake up – from fear, apathy, from division.

Pope Francis left unfinished business after 12 years. What challenges await the next pope?

VATICAN CITY — While Pope Francis accomplished a lot in his 12-year papacy, he left much unfinished business and many challenges for his successor — from the Vatican’s disastrous finances to the wars raging on multiple continents and discontent among traditionalists about his crackdown on the old Latin Mass. When the conclave’s cardinals finish casting their ballots under Michelangelo’s frescoed ceilings of the Sistine Chapel, the 267th pope wil…

What do people want from the next pope?

Parishioners have diverse expectations, ranging from a continuation of Francis's progressive approach or bringing more traditional teachings.

VATICAN CITY—Although Pope Francis achieved much in his 12 years of papacy, he left many unfinished business and many challenges for his successor: from the disastrous finances of the Vatican to the wars that plague several continents and discontent among the traditionalists for their offensive against the ancient Latin Mass. When the conclave cardinals finish casting their vows under Michelangelo's frescoes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel,…