Could an Asian pope soon lead the Catholic Church? | Key candidates in an unpredictable contest
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Apr 23, 2025, 08:55 IST | Updated: Apr 23, 2025, 08:55 IST
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Tributes pour in from every corner of the globe as the world mourns Pope Francis. But even as grief grips the faithful, eyes turn to the Sistine Chapel where the process of electing his successor begins. And could the next pope hail from Asia, marking a historic shift for the Catholic Church?
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