Cardinal Francis among 135 electors to choose new pope


KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysian will be involved in the voting to appoint the next pope, following the demise of Pope Francis.

The next pope will be chosen by the College of Cardinals, the Catholic Church’s most senior priests – and Johor-born Datuk Seri Sebastian Francis (pic) is one of the 135 electors.

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