In an interview today with Julia Hartley-Brewer on the "Talk" TV show, Catholic Herald columnist and associate editor Gavin Ashenden discusses the question of whether the next papacy will be one of cultural appeasement or resistance.

"It's very exciting," Ashenden says. "This is one of the most difficult elections to call. Actually they're all very difficult, partly because the process is to go in and say your prayers to ask God for help.

"It's a bit more than just politicking and choosing your favourite team.