With the death of Pope Francis, announced by the Vatican on Monday, Roman Catholics around the globe will start speculating on who among the red-robed cardinals will succeed him. Given the nature of cardinal appointments Francis made during his papacy,

Pope Francis appointed 108 of the approximately 135 cardinals eligible to vote for his successor. The Rev. Enrique Salvo, rector of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and the Rev. Gerald Murray, pastor of St. Joseph’s Church,

Though Pope Francis outlined his wishes for a modest burial, the funeral for a pope is no simple matter. It will likely take weeks to choose a new pontiff.