Thirteen cardinals likely to play a key role during the conclave
In DepthAmong the 133 cardinal electors gathered at the Vatican to choose Francis's successor, a few key figures stand out. Here's a closer look at them.
The conclave opening on Wednesday, May 7, is unprecedented in its scale: 133 cardinals (with a theoretical limit of 120) from 70 countries are preparing to seclude themselves for an unknown duration in the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican to elect the next pope. Within this group, several figures stand out. Some because their names are mentioned as papabile, meaning potential successors to Francis. Others because their voices carry weight within the Church or across its various currents. Here's a look at 13 of these key profiles.
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