Who is going to be the next pope?
The Vatican keeps their selection process top secret when it comes to selecting candidates for the Papal position. A new Pope will not be appointed until the current one, Pope Benedict dies. The election process consists of the cardinals gathering in a building at the Vatican and casting votes until they are all in agreement as to who should become the new leader of the Catholic church. When the white smoke rises from the roof, the cardinals have successfully elected the new Pope. To find more information click here: http://www.religioustolerance.org/electpope.
