Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.
POPE Francis on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) created 20 new cardinals picked from the four corners of the world, most of whom could one day end up choosing his successor.
Francis has raised the possibility of retiring due to his declining health, a path taken by his predecessor Benedict 16th. If he were to do so, a conclave involving all cardinals aged under 80 would be called to pick a successor.
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