Betting on the next pope has surged, with Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin as the leading favorite.

Following Pope Francis's death, bookmakers and crypto investors are speculating on the next pope, with Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin as the leading favorite according to odds. Despite the secretive process, betting on the papal conclave has surged, with the market attracting over 100,000 visitors. The accuracy of these bets in predicting the new pope remains uncertain.