Does Pope Francis need a new batch of cardinals?

And if he does, where will they come from?

As the traditionally quiet month of August continues in Rome, Pope Francis is gearing up for a slate of international trips next month, setting off September 2 for a 10-day tour of Asia and Oceania before returning to Europe for a swing through Belgium and Luxembourg.

But September is also a traditional month for popes, including Francis, to convene cons…