Cardinals wrapped up their pre-conclave meetings Tuesday, trying to identify a possible new pope who could follow Pope Francis and make the 2,000-year-old Catholic Church credible and relevant

The formal mourning period for Pope Francis is over as a secret conclave prepares to choose a new pope. The feeling of nostalgia came flooding back to some in the Massachusetts area this year when beloved restaurant chain The Ground Round made its triumphant return.

Here’s a look at some of the leading papal contenders, with the proviso that favorites don’t typically end up getting the nod.

The 2025 conclave is less predictable than ever after Francis shook up the Catholic Church during his years as pope. More Catholic Church cardinals will move into the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican on May 7 than for any papal election to date: 133 cardinals are expected.