Cardinals from all over the world have begun convening in Rome to prepare to hold a conclave to select a successor for Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday at the age of 88. As the Catholic Church stands at a pivotal transition,

Some see the byword as a rallying call in a conservative campaign to reverse Francis’ push for a more inclusive church.

Cardinals from all over the world are meeting in Rome to prepare for the conclave that will elect a successor to Pope Francis, who died on Monday