Credit: Republic of Korea As the Catholic Church mourns the passing of Pope Francis at age 88, attention turns to the upcoming conclave that will elect his successor. The papal conclave to elect a new pope following the death of Pope Francis on Monday, is expected to begin between May 6 and May 12, 2025. Of the 135 cardinal electors eligible to vote, 109 were appointed by Francis himself, comprising approximately 80% of the electorate. This significant majority suggests that the next pope is likely to continue or even intensify Francis’s left-wing trajectory. As of April 21, Reuters reports there are 252 cardinals in total, with 135 of them eligible to vote in the next papal conclave—those under the age of 80. Of these 135…
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