Maintaining Pope Francis' Legacy: The Conclave's Next Step

Argentine Cardinal Angel Rossi is among the 133 cardinals at the Vatican tasked with electing a new pope following the death of Pope Francis. Rossi hopes the new leader will preserve the visionary path set by Francis, his Jesuit mentor, focusing on service, interfaith dialogue, and aiding the underprivileged.

As the archbishop of Córdoba, Rossi represents one of four South American cardinals participating in the conclave. Following the death of Francis, who reformed the Church amidst conservative criticism, Rossi stresses the importance of electing a pope who embodies Francis' principles rather than focusing on regional choices.

With black smoke rising from the Sistine Chapel, the conclave remains uncertain. Rossi advocates for a pope with Francis' sentiments, believing that Latin American roots should inspire a grounded perspective, guiding the Church forward.

(With inputs from agencies.)