Before you say something like “Robert Sarah” think realistically. It’s probably going to be someone similar to Pope Francis, and it almost certainly be someone who is a sitting Cardinal when the next conclave meets. My personal hope is Peter Erdo, I think he would unify a lot of Catholics. I think the favorite is Peter Turkson. He’s very similar to Pope Francis, and I think since we’re seeing a boost in growth in the Catholic African population, it would make sense to get someone from the African demographic. Turkson is 74, and I think the Cardinals may want an older Pope just in case the Pope ends up being too controversial. Then there’s the nightmare option, Matteo Zuppi, who would likely cause a crisis in the church, given his blasphemous views. I do think he’s a long shot, since he really hasn’t been a cardinal that long. Many people call Luis Tagle the favorite but I disagree. I don’t think there is an appetite for a young Pope, especially given how progressive his views are. I think John Paul II was more so a response to John Paul I who died unexpectedly. People wanted someone that was healthy in that instance.