Pope Francis hospitalised in 'critical condition,' raising urgent questions about the future of the Catholic Church. With speculation growing over his potential successor, here’s a list of the top contenders who could be elected as the next pontiff. Will the Church continue Francis’ progressive reforms, or will a conservative leader take charge? Watch now to find out who might wear the papal crown next! br br #PopeFrancis #Vatican #NextPope #PapalConclave #CatholicChurch #PopeSuccessor #BreakingNews #PopeFrancisHealth #ChurchLeadership #Rome #CatholicNewsbr br ~PR.274~HT.