JOHANNESBURG - Who will be the next Pope?
The College of Cardinals will soon begin the process to elect a new leader of the Catholic Church.
Pope Francis died last week and was laid to rest on Saturday. His funeral was attended by 400 000 people at St Peter's Square and beyond.
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The late pontiff was known as a Pope for the People. Many experts and scholars say his successor must be someone who champions unity. Of the Catholic Church's 252 cardinals, only 135 are below the age of 80 and eligible to elect a new Pope.
The Cardinals are expected decide on a conclave date on Monday. It's expected to take place shortly after the nine days of papal mourning, which ends on 4 May.
Bishop Neil Frank of Mariannhill Diocese in KwaZulu Natal had a discussion with eNCA on this topic.