Some cardinals expected to succeed François
Among the 133 cardinals gathered in the Vatican to elect the next pope, some emerge as favorites to succeed François. Here are a few.
Pietro Parolin, Italian, 70 years old
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Cardinal Pietro Parolin. (Archives photo)
Photo: Reuters / YARA NARDI
According to several observers, the Secretary of State of the Vatican, Pietro Parolin, is one of the favorites to find himself at the head of the Catholic Church. It is considered a moderate preservative.
Luis Antonio Tagle, Philippin, 67 years old
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Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle. (Archives photo)
-Photo : Reuters / Max Rossi
The former Archbishop of Manila, Antonio Tagle, is a moderate figure which did not hesitate to criticize the Catholic church for its shortcomings, especially in pedocrime affairs.
Pierbattista Pizaballa, Italian, 60 years old
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Le cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa. (Photo d’archives)
Photo : afp via getty images / AHMAD GHARABLI
The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Pierbattista Pizaballa, is in the spotlight, especially for his involvement in peace and dialogue efforts in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The list of favorite cardinals, said papabile
is long and you have to be wary of it. The outcome of the conclave remains unpredictable.
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