Diverse Group of Cardinals Gather for Most Inclusive Papal Conclave in Church History
Pope Francis's emphasis on reaching out to the 'peripheries' of the Catholic Church and world is predicted to result in a conclave featuring the most diverse collection of church leaders in history gathering to select the new pope. The election will feature a more diverse group of cardinals than ever before, representing various cultures, ages, and regions.
A top church expert predicts that the upcoming election of the next Pope will feature the 'most diverse' conclave in Church history, due to Pope Francis's emphasis on reaching out to the 'peripheries' of the Catholic Church and world. This diversity is expected to result from the increased representation of bishops and cardinals from around the globe participating in the selection process. As a result, the upcoming conclave will likely be the most diverse collection of church leaders in history gathering to select the new pope. The expert's prediction highlights the significant impact Pope Francis has had on modernizing the Church.
