What is papal succession? Find out how a pope is chosen

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What is papal succession? Find out how a pope is chosen

Marisela ValenciaCurrently, the eyes are on Pope Francis, who faces some health problems with a slow recovery.However, it is a good time to remember how he came to the papacy and how a pope is elected.The pope is the highest authority of the Catholic Church, since he is considered the successor of St.Peter, who was the first leader of the Church, according to Christian tradition.In addition to serving as head of state of the Vatican, he is the s…