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- Cardinal Kevin Farrell, 78, is the de facto regent of the Catholic Church for three to four weeks as it seeks a new leader after the death of Pope Francis, who was 88 years old and passed away from a heart attack and stroke.
- The conclave will elect the new pope after nine days of mourning; 110 of the 138 voting cardinals were appointed by Pope Francis, creating a more diverse electorate.
- Pope Francis focused on social issues like climate change and migration, challenging traditional norms but not altering dogmatic teachings.
- The next pope may continue Francis's reforms or revert to conservative practices, with outcomes potentially influenced by the diverse backgrounds and opinions of the cardinals.
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What's next for the Catholic Church as it prepares to select its new leader
The death of a pope, and the election of a new pontiff, is adorned with high ritual and elaborate ceremony. For more about how the Catholic Church will celebrate and mourn Pope Francis, and what comes next, Geoff Bennett spoke with special correspondent Malcolm Brabant.
This is what the cardinals will consider in choosing Francis' successor
NEW YORK.- With the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church enters a moment of uncertainty for which the deceased pope tried to prepare it. In more hours, cardinals from all over the world will be summoned to Rome to meet in conclave and elect their successor, and they should evaluate whether the vision of Francis — a merciful and inclusive church — remains the right one, or whether a totally different approach is needed, perhaps more focused…
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