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Who will be the next pope after Pope Francis? Top 8 predictions

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February 19, 2025

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All eyes are on the Vatican as Pope Francis, 88, declines in health. Reports have already named a list of front-runners to succeed the pontiff, with a few hailing from outside of Europe, including the US, Philippines, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Following a pope’s death or resignation, a conclave is convened in the Sistine Chapel where 138 of the 253 cardinals worldwide will vote to elect the next head of the Catholic Church. The nail-biting process was dramatized in the 2024 film “Conclave.”

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