Who can fill Pope Francis' shoes?

Catholic cardinals who will choose the next pope were locked behind the heavy wood doors of the Sistine Chapel, sequestered from the world to elect the man they hope can unite a diverse but divided global Church.

No clear favorite has emerged, although Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle are considered the front-runners. 🔗 Read more about other potential candidates at our link in bio.

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Post from Reuters on May 07, 2025

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