Who might become the next pope? Leading contenders in an uncertain race
Who might take up the mantle as the next leader of the Catholic Church? The answer carries deep significance for over 1.4 billion baptised Catholics worldwide. The selection process is unpredictable and open-ended, shaped by a mixture of traditions, shifting church demographics, and modern challenges. Cardinals from around the globe will gather in the Sistine Chapel for the secretive conclave, repeatedly voting until a consensus emerges around a single candidate. With 80% of those voting having
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