Edition of 12 November 2026
Conclavoscope The College of Cardinals under the lens

The College of Cardinals under the lens

Who will elect the next pope?

Career, status and positions of every cardinal on six major themes: a precise portrait of the College that will, when the time comes, elect the successor of Leo XIV.

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cardinal electors
116
non-electors (aged 80 and over)
123
cardinals in total
239
years: average age of electors
70.1
countries represented among electors
66
of electors created by Francis
82 %

Electors by continent

  • Europe 41
  • Africa 14
  • Asia 22
  • North America 18
  • South America 17
  • Oceania 4

Situation as of 12 November 2026, computed on the publication date.

The pontificate

Leo XIV

Robert Francis Prevost · Pope since 8 May 2025

Robert Francis Prevost, an Augustinian, missionary in Peru and later prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, was elected on 8 May 2025. The first pope born in the United States, he chose the name Leo.

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The College, cardinal by cardinal

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  1. 01

    Recognise the cardinals

    15 portraits, 4 names offered each time. How many will you recognise?

  2. 02

    Which cardinal are you?

    Answer at least 20 questions on doctrine, liturgy and society: discover the three cardinals closest to you.

  3. 03

    The next pope’s name

    A four-round tournament between 16 papal names, then the ranking of all players.

The papabili

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The names most often mentioned when the succession is discussed, grouped by sensibility.

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