Since the beginning of his pontificate, Pope Francis has refused to take a proper summer vacation — forgoing the tradition of popes escaping the Roman heat at the holiday villa of Castel Gandolfo outside of the city.
Even so, during July and August, the pope is taking a break from most liturgies and meetings leading to a reduced public schedule, and this week — as Francis gets some much needed rest inside Vatican walls ahead of the longest international trip of his papacy in September — three potential future popes are having their own moment in the spotlight.
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