Here you can find information about the upcoming papal election and who the next pope may be.
Check back frequently, because I’m going to be adding to this substantially, hoping to gather high-quality information in the run-up to the conclave.
Basic questions
- The next pope will be God’s choice . . . right?
- How old will the next pope be? (This is a major factor in the choice the college of cardinals will make)
- How to become pope (video on the general process)
- How reliable is the St. Malachy prophecy of the popes? (Also: 9 things you should know about the St. Malachy prophecy)
Particular candidates
- Angelo Bagnasco (John Allen)
- Peter Erdo (John Allen)
- Marc Ouelette (John Allen)
- Malcolm Ranjith (John Allen)
- Gianfanco Ravasi (John Allen)
- Leonardo Sandri (John Allen)
- Odilo Pedro Scherer (John Allen)
- Christoph Schonborn (John Allen)
- Luis Tagle (John Allen)
Pope Benedict’s Resignation