Pope Francis asks eight cardinals to look at ways to reform the Catholic Church . Vatican : The rest come from various parts of the world , with at least one representing each continent , '' he said . The move follows suggestions made when cardinals met last month . A new pope could be elected in a few months, but it would take time for him or her to get up and running. The cardinals will hold their first meeting in October , the Vatican said .
Pope Francis asks eight cardinals to look at ways to reform the Catholic Church . Vatican : The move follows suggestions made when cardinals met last month . A new pope could be elected in a few months, but it would take time for him or her to get up and running. The cardinals will hold their first meeting in October , the Vatican said .