Pope Fancis' ill health: Impact on Catholic Church and its future

Members of the media may directly contact the following experts on this topic:

Emma Anderson

Full Professor, Department of Classics and Religious Studies, Faculty of Arts

[email protected]

Professor Anderson can discuss Pope Francis and his ill health and what the future holds for the Catholic Church if he is forced to to step down.

She can analyze the intricacies of a papal election, from the nuts and bolts of how the College of Cardinals elects popes to the intriguing ceremonies and traditions (including the internal politics) that surround the secretive event.

She can also comment on the potential replacements for Pope Francis, including if one of the Canadian cardinals could eventually replace him.