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16 potential successors to Pope Francis

The 15 cardinals who are among the potential favourites to become the next pope, known as the "papabili."on April 21, 2025. [AFP]

With no official campaigning or list of candidates and the election process shrouded in secrecy, speculation about who will succeed Pope Francis after the conclave beginning this week remains just that -- speculation.

But here are 15 cardinals who are among the potential favourites to succeed Pope Francis -- so-called "papabili" -- divided by region.

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