The conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor begins May 7th, with over 130 cardinal electors—the most diverse group ever. Pope Francis appointed cardinals from 72 nations, many previously unrepresented. While Italy has the most electors, Mongolia boasts the highest proportional representation due to its small Catholic population and one elector. Conversely, Mexico, with a vast Catholic population, has minimal representation. The US, with 10 electors, ranks 56th proportionally. The final number of electors might slightly change before the conclave.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.