Francis the divider is dead: Look for his successor to be portrayed as somewhat more moderate and less controversial

Imagine the world being swayed to accept digital money and biometric digital IDs by a popular pope who is charismatic and more likable than the often ornery Francis. In short, he will be a unifier.

The Argentine Jesuit Jorge Mario Bergoglio, aka Pope Francis, died Monday morning, the Vatican announced. He was 88 years old.

The Vatican said Francis’s cause of death was heart failure due to a stroke. Below is my analysis, including what to look for as the Vatican chooses the next pope two to three weeks from now.

It’s interesting that U.S. Vice Presid…