Cardinals electing a new pope have some fundamental questions to weigh, beyond whether to give the Catholic Church its first Asian or African pope.

The countdown is on to the start of the Papal Conclave. This week, some 133 Cardinals are convening in secret in Vatican City to elect a successor to Pope Francis. With more on what to expect, and the influence that Pope Francis might have over the proceedings,

All of the 133 cardinals expected to take part in the secret conclave to elect a new pope have arrived in Rome, the Vatican said on Monday, with the race to succeed Pope Francis seen as wide open.