One of Pope Francis’ enduring legacies was that he greatly expanded the diversity of cardinals who will elect his successor, naming “princes of the church” from faraway countries that had never had one before. That legacy is now throwing a wrench in the traditional sport of speculating about the next pope. (AP video shot by Florent Bajrami. Production by Trisha Thomas)
Vatican analyst explains challenges as over 130 ‘princes of the church’ try to choose next pope
One of Pope Francis’ enduring legacies was that he greatly expanded the diversity of cardinals who will elect his successor, naming “princes of the church” from faraway countries that had never had one before. That legacy is now throwing a wrench in the traditional sport of speculating about the next pope. (AP video shot by Florent Bajrami. Production by Trisha Thomas)
