Ukrainian-born Melbourne bishop to vote in papal conclave after Pope Francis’s death MELBOURNE — Following the death of Pope Francis, a little-known but rapidly rising figure in the global Catholic hierarchy is now preparing for a role in one of the Church’s most sacred responsibilities: selecting the next pope. Cardinal Mykola Bychok, a 45-year-old Ukrainian-born … Continue reading Cardinal Mykola Bychok: Meet the man who will help choose the next pope