The process to select a new pope has already begun. Cardinals are meeting almost daily.

A short speech in 2013 proved critical to the election of Pope Francis

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Interest in polyglot US Cardinal Prevost rises as Italian diplomat's chances fade

Cardinal Erdo seen as the No. 1 choice of Hungary's Viktor Orban

Before the conclave, cardinals will talk and politick

Disgraced Cardinal Becciu agrees to obey Francis' wishes and leave conclave