Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Who Will Be the Next Pope? The Contenders for Vatican's Top Job

THE GUARDIAN: Two cardinals from Africa, a Canadian and an Italian are among those being tipped to succeed Pope Benedict XVI

With Pope Benedict XVI's resignation, speculation about who might succeed him when the conclave meets in March has begun. Any baptised Roman Catholic male is eligible for election as pope, but only cardinals have been selected since 1378. Among those who have been mentioned as potential successors are the following: » | Sam Jones and Afua Hirsch | Monday, February 11, 2013