With the passing of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church is preparing for a historic conclave to elect its next leader. Among the top contenders are cardinals from diverse backgrounds, including a young Ukrainian cardinal and candidates from Africa and Asia, raising the possibility of the first black or Asian pope. The conclave will see 138 eligible cardinals gather in Rome to cast their votes, with age and church law expertise playing key roles in the selection process. The outcome could signal significant changes in the Church's direction, depending on whether a conservative or more progressive candidate is chosen. The world is watching closely as the Church faces this pivotal moment.
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The Pope is the leader of a powerful religious group, both population-wise and financially, in the US. Whoever they pick could continue the same practices as the predecessor or lean back to the more conservative mannerisms of previous people
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However, only 138 of the 253 cardinals will be able to serve as electors in the next conclave and no cardinals over the age of 80 can participate in voting.
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After the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88, the world is waiting to see who will succeed him, as the Cardinals gather in Rome for the Papal Conclave.
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The Ukrainian cardinal is the youngest of the bunch competing for the top job at 45. He became a cardinal in Australia last year and he has been speaking about the plight of Ukrainians due to the Russian invasion. Despite his relatively young age, he might well become the next pontiff if the conclave so chooses.
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