On-point: Conclave begins to elect new pope

The conclave to choose the next pope begins over in Rome on Wednesday, local time.

Who's likely to succeed Pope Francis?

We're joined by Father James Bretzke.

Thanks for joining us, Father.

1. The coming conclave is expected to be the largest in the history of the Catholic Church, with 133 cardinals from 70 countries set to gather in the Sistine Chapel.

Why the record number of cardinals?

2. What's interesting about this whole conclave is that a new pope gets to choose a new name.

Why the new name?

3. Are any names off-limits?

What could be the name of the new pope?

4. What kind of pope and leadership do you think the world needs?

5. Who will be the next pope? Even the cardinals don't know, but who are the top candidates?

Thank you, father, for joining us this morning.

We appreciate it.