Who will be the next Pope? The selection process and what happens next
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Who will be the next Pope? The selection process and what happens next
"Pope Francis’s death has sparked discussions about potential successors, with speculations around Peter Turkson, Luis Tagle, and Peter Erdo as frontrunners in a unique papal conclave."
"The College of Cardinals, composed mainly of those chosen by Francis, will convene in a conclave to decide the next pope. This process involves secret ballots and traditional smoke signals."
Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88 after recently being treated for a complex respiratory infection. His 12-year papacy has left a significant impact on the Catholic Church, which now faces the challenge of selecting a successor. Potential candidates such as Peter Turkson, Luis Tagle, and Peter Erdo have emerged. The election of a new pope will be decided by the College of Cardinals during a conclave, which comprises cardinals under 80 years old who will vote secretly until a candidate secures a two-thirds majority, signaled by smoke from ballots burned in the Sistine Chapel.
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