Who will be the next pope? That seems to be the preoccupation these days among some segment of Catholics. It is, at least, among religious publishers.
While 83-year-old Pope Francis is in good health, that hasn’t stopped speculation over who will come next. After all, he is 83.
Earlier this summer, a book by Edward Pentin entitled The Next Pope: The Leading Cardinal Candidates was released in July to much fanfare. At the same time, another book — coincidentally with a similar title — also takes a looks at a similar issue. Instead of focusing on who will follow in the footsteps of Pope Francis, this book places the emphasis on what he will need to do. Think of it like a very long to-do memo for the next head of the Catholic church.
