The first clue of the next pope's direction will be the name the winner chooses. The announcement “Habemus Papam” — “We have a pope" — from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica is followed first by the revelation of the new pontiff's baptismal name, in Latin, followed by his papal name, wrought with meaning. https://www.wthr.com/article/news/nation-world/pope-name-choice-significance/507-5bbd3fbf-68d9-477e-8406-e6fd290a9649