Nigeria, April 23 -- Following Pope Francis's death on Monday, Cardinals (senior members of the Catholic Church's clergy) will gather at the Conclave (a College of Cardinals gathering) to elect a new Pope.

The election of a new Pope begins between 15 and 20 days after the passing of the Pope.

Nigeria's Cardinal Peter Okpaleke has qualified to be one of the College of Cardinals who will determine the emergence of Pope Francis's successor.

The Catholic Broadcast Commission of Nigeria announced Cardinal Peter's selection on Tuesday, stating why he is the country's qualified choice.

According to the Commission of Nigeria, only one of the four Cardinals in Nigeria is eligible to vote and be elected to the Papal Conclave.

The rule states t...