Pope Conclave 2025: One Of The Most Open Conclaves In Modern History: Who Will Succeed Pope Francis?

Pope Conclave 2025: The race to succeed Pope Francis has begun following his death, triggering one of the most unpredictable papal conclaves in modern Church history. While Cardinals Pietro Parolin, Peter Erdo, Jean-Marc Aveline, and Pierbattista Pizzaballa are seen as early favourites, insiders suggest more than a dozen candidates remain in contention. Much hinges on whether Francis' closest allies, the influential “Bergoglian” faction, can unite behind a single name. With secrecy enshrined in ritual and centuries-old tradition, the outcome is far from certain.