The next pope has to be a member of the new church, coming from the region where Catholicism is a majority (Latin America) or where the church is growing faster (Africa).
Ed Munz; Caracas, Venezuela

I think that the next pope will face challenges of a secularized world, and spiritual indifference of the people. The real problem of this society and the Church is to be able to overcome the pressure of a materialist mentality. The next pope should teach with his doctrine and example that it is possible to live spiritually in this modern society, that the commandment of love is the best solution to the world.
Ji Young; Buenos Aires, Argentina

The next pope should follow the same steps that made John Paul II known around the world. In other words, the next pope must have charisma so that the Vatican's voice is able to reach all kinds of leadership and people throughout the world.
Antonio Carlos de Noronha Miranda; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

I think the next pope should find out why so many Latin American Catholics are leaving the church for other Christian groups ...
James Whitman; Guayaquil, Ecuador

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