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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
David Maddox and Bryony Gooch

Who could be the new Pope? The cardinals who might become the next head of the Catholic Church

Four favourites have emerged to succeed Pope Francis but the uncertainty around whether any candidate has sufficient support has meant that it is one of the most wide open conclaves in history.

According to insiders cardinals Pietro Parolin (Secretary of State), Peter Erdov (Hungary), Jean-Marc Aveline (France) and Pierbattista Pizzaballa (Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem) are the frontrunners.

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