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Death of Pope Francis: Impact on Catholic Church and its future
Death of Pope Francis: Impact on Catholic Church and its future
Members of the media may directly contact the following experts on this topic:
Emma Anderson(English and French)
Full Professor, Department of Classics and Religious Studies, Faculty of Arts
Professor Anderson can discuss the impact Pope Francis' death will have on the future of the Catholic Church and the upcoming conclave.
She can analyze the intricacies of a papal election, from the nuts and bolts of how the College of Cardinals elects popes to the intriguing ceremonies and traditions (including the internal politics) that surround the secretive event.
She can also comment on the potential replacements for Pope Francis, including if one of the Canadian cardinals could eventually replace him.