Who will be the next Pope? Here's a list of frontrunner Cardinals to replace Francis as next pontiff

Following the death of Pope Francis on Monday (April 21), speculations are rife about the cardinal to become Christ’s Vicar on Earth. There are some front runners, who are known as “papabile". Papabiles are those who have at least some of the qualities considered necessary to be the Pope. While any baptised Catholic male is eligible, only cardinals have been selected since 1378. The winner needs to get at least two-thirds of the vote from the cardinals under the age of 80. 

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