Papal Expert Answers Questions About What's Next

What will happen after Pope Benedict XVI's retires?

Pope Benedict XVI's last day is Thursday, and the world is watching and waiting to see who will replace him.

Experts are speculating on where the new pope will come from and who it will be.

NBC10's Tim Furlong sat down with St. Joseph's University Dean of the College or Arts & Sciences and former theology professor Dr. William Madges to discuss exactly how the selection process of a pope works and to speculate on who could possibly get the title.

Q&A: Who Can Vote for a New Pope?

Q&A: Where Will the Next Pope Be From?

Q&A: How Old Will the Next Pope Be?

Q&A: What Is the Order of Events During the Selection Process?

Q&A: How Does The Cardinal Deliberation Process Work?

Q&A: When Can You Expect to See Smoke After a Vote?

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