Here are some of the Cardinals considered possible successors to Pope Francis:

Cardinal Peter Erdo, 72. On the conservative wing is the Hungarian archbishop of Esztergom-Budapest. A highly accomplished Church lawyer, he is noted for his lofty intellect and influence.

His legal skills will be important if the cardinals wish to reverse many of Francis’ changes.

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