As rumours continue to mount that Pope Francis could be on the verge of resigning, it is worth considering not just who the next Pontiff could be but what he would represent. The Pope will host a consistory to create 21 new cardinals later this year. The College of Cardinals currently consists of 208 Cardinals, of whom 117 are electors. As of August 27, that number will grow to 229 Cardinals, of whom 131 will be electors for a new Pope. It is widely believed the Pope is looking to ensure any successor reflects his position on key issues.
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Will the next Pope be Asian?
as rumours continue to mount that pope francis could be on the verge of resigning , it is worth considering not just who the next pontiff co...
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