Pope Benedict XVI's resignation opens the door to an array of possible successors, with no clear frontrunner. The Vatican expects a new Pope to be elected before the end of March. Graphic show possible papal candidates.
The conclave to elect Pope Benedict XVI's successor will take place under electoral law -- Universi Dominici Gregis -- introduced by John Paul II in 1996 and modified by Benedict in 2007. Graphic shows steps in electing the next pope.
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