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What's next for the Catholic Church after the death of Pope Francis
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A photograph of Pope Francis is placed at Saint Anthony Catholic church in Istanbul, Turkey, Monday, April 21. Khalil Hamra/AP hide caption
toggle caption Khalil Hamra/APThe death of Pope Francis has billions wondering who will succeed him – and what direction he will take the Catholic Church.
The next pope will be selected during conclave, a secretive gathering of cardinals from all over the world. All cardinals under the age of 80 can vote and a two-thirds majority is required to win. Conclaves are supposed begin 15-20 days after a pope's death or resignation.
Several factors will contribute to the selection process, including the diversity of thought among the voting cardinals and the current political state across the globe.
Massimo Faggioli, a professor of theology and religious studies at Villanova University and expert on the papacy, told Morning Edition all these factors will make it more difficult than usual to predict how the conclave will vote.