15 potential successors to Pope Francis

The April 21 death of Pope Francis triggered a period of mourning in the Catholic Church, but also kick-started the race for his successor.

Whether diplomats, theologians, mediators or Vatican insiders, here are 15 cardinals who are among the potential favourites to become the next pope, known as the “papabili”, divided by region.

This list however is by no means exhaustive and Francis’s successor could well be someone else.

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Pietro Parolin (Italy), 70, Vatican Secretary of State

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