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Who Will Be Pope Francis' Successor? Pontiff in 'Critical Condition' – Full List of Frontrunners

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Who Will Be Pope Francis' Successor? Pontiff in 'Critical Condition' – Full List of Frontrunners

Who Will Be Pope Francis' Successor? Pontiff in 'Critical Condition' – Full List of Frontrunners

Pope Francis hospitalised in 'critical condition,' raising urgent questions about the future of the Catholic Church.

With speculation growing over his potential successor, here’s a list of the top contenders who could be elected as the next pontiff.

Will the Church continue Francis’ progressive reforms, or will a conservative leader take charge?

Watch now to find out who might wear the papal crown next!

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