Who will succeed Pope Francis? Here are some possible contenders.
Experts say there isn’t a single front-runner, but several names have been cited as indications of which direction the Roman Catholic Church might take.
(James Hill | The New York Times) Bishops and cardinals during the funeral service of Pope Benedict XVI at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, Italy on Jan. 5, 2023. Speculation has begun as to who will succeed Pope Francis, who died Monday.