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Following the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88, the Catholic Church is preparing to elect his successor — a pontiff likely to reflect a more centrist or traditionally conservative vision, according to church analysts, according to the New York Post.
With the passing of Pope Francis, the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics are now turning their attention to the future leadership of the Church. Experts predict that the next pope is likely to guide the institution toward the ideological center, after what many describe as a transformative and at times polarizing 12-year papacy.
“Whoever is elected will be of a centrally conservative disposition,” said Serenhedd James, editor of Britain’s Catholic Herald. “After 12 years of Pope Francis ‘stirring things up,’ I think the cardinals will want someone who will take a different, calmer approach.”
According to the Rev. Patrick Mary Briscoe, editor of Our Sunday Visitor, the new pope is expected to emphasize internal church governance and bring “a renewed clarity of doctrine.”
The process to choose Francis’ successor is already underway. A conclave of 120 eligible cardinals — all under the age of 80 — will gather in the Vatican within 20 days of the pope’s death to begin voting. They will hold up to four ballots per day until a candidate receives the required two-thirds majority. If no decision is reached after 30 rounds, the selection narrows to the top two candidates.
Observers note that Francis left a lasting impact on the composition of the College of Cardinals, having appointed many of its current members. Briscoe suggested that this could influence the tone and direction of the election. “The newer cardinals are extremely familiar with each other,” he noted, adding that Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, 91, who serves as the college’s dean, may play a significant role behind the scenes due to his longstanding relationships across the church hierarchy.
Though speculation abounds, Vatican watchers have identified several leading contenders. These include cardinals from Africa, Italy, Sri Lanka, and even the United States — a reflection of the global face of Catholicism today. According to Vatican analysts such as Gaetano Masciullo, Edward Pentin, and Diane Montagna of the College of Cardinals Report, potential successors represent a range of theological views, though most are expected to lean toward a more moderate or conservative interpretation of church teachings.
As the Church enters this period of transition, all eyes will be on the Sistine Chapel, where history will again be made under Michelangelo’s frescoes — and where the future direction of the Catholic faith will be decided.
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