Who will replace Pope Francis? A closed-door conclave of 138 cardinals will meet in the Sistine Chapel to determine the Church’s future

With the death of Pope Francis, attention now turns to the selection of his successor. The next pope will be chosen in what is called a “conclave,” a Latin word meaning “a room that can be locked up,” or, more simply, “a closed room.” Members of the College of Cardinals will cast their votes…