MTMattie
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With out digging further do we know how many, if any, of them are Jesuit? I think this is important. I may be the only one who sees a danger there but we see what Pope Francis being a Jesuit has caused.... (and even the influence they have in the US congress as well as SCOTUS.
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Who Are the Leading Candidates?
Luis Antonio Tagle (Philippines)
Currently the betting favorite at 3:1 odds, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, 67, is considered a strong contender to continue Pope Francis's progressive agenda. Tagle, an advocate for inclusion and evangelization, has significant experience leading the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples and was a trusted figure in Francis's inner circle.
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle attends a Mass with newly appointed cardinals presided by Pope Francis at St. Peter's Basilica on December 08, 2024 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Francis on Saturday, presiding at Holy Mass... More Photo by Franco Origlia/Getty Images
"Overall, I think the fact that by my count over 100 of the eligible papal electors were appointed by Francis could have a profound effect on the outcome," said Cristina Traina, a professor at Fordham University. "That is, we may not get a pendulum swing away from Francis' priorities."
Tagle's Asian heritage also makes him a compelling choice, as Catholicism is growing rapidly on the continent, particularly in the Philippines.
Pietro Parolin (Italy)
At 4:1 odds, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, 70, is one of the most experienced Vatican officials. In his role as the Vatican's Secretary of State since 2013, he has played a major part in diplomatic affairs, including sensitive negotiations with China and Middle Eastern governments.
Cardinal Secretary of State of the Vatican Pietro Parolin arrives to meet with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier (unseen) at Schloss Bellevue on June 29, 2021 in Berlin, Germany. Germany and the Vatican are celebrating the... More Photo by Adam Berry/Getty Images
Parolin is seen as a moderate theological candidate, someone who could provide stability while still maintaining some of Francis's reforms. His deep ties to Vatican bureaucracy make him a strong contender for those who favor continuity.
Peter Turkson (Ghana)
Currently at 5:1 odds in betting markets, Cardinal Peter Turkson, 76, is a well-known figure in the Church's social justice circles. As former head of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, Turkson has been vocal on issues such as climate change, poverty and economic justice.
Ghanaian cardinal Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson waits to exchange Christmas greetings with Pope Francis at the Clementina Hall on December 21, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Photo by Franco Origlia/Vatican Pool/Getty Images
Turkson's election would mark a historic moment as the first African pope in centuries. The most recent African pontiff was Pope Gelasius, who served from 492 to 496 AD. Born in Rome to African parents, Gelasius was known for his extensive theological writings and strong advocacy for charity and justice for the poor.
Peter Erdő (Hungary)
A leading conservative candidate, Cardinal Peter Erdő, 72, is currently at 6:1 odds. A respected canon law scholar, Erdő has been a strong advocate for traditional Catholic teachings and doctrine. He previously served as head of the Council of European Bishops' Conferences and has emphasized theological orthodoxy.
Hungarian cardinal and archbisop of Budapest Peter Erdo attends the Pro Eligendo Romano Pontifice Mass at St Peter's Basilica, on March 12, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Photo by Franco Origlia/Getty Images
For those seeking a return to the conservatism of John Paul II and Benedict XVI, Erdő would represent a major shift away from Francis's approach.
Angelo Scola (Italy)
At 8:1, Cardinal Angelo Scola, 82, is a long-standing papal contender. He was among the favorites in the 2013 conclave that ultimately elected Pope Francis. Scola, a former Archbishop of Milan, has deep theological roots and appeals to those who support a more centralized and hierarchical Church.
Archbishop of Milan Angelo Scola speaks during his speech at the inauguration of the Accademiuc Year at Cattolica University on November 5, 2015 in Milan, Italy. Catholic University of Milan, is a university of Catholic..
NO. I am not of the RCC. But have , due to family , followed Francis closely.
Just an amusing anecdote...
My adoptive mother's dad , when very young and living in Italy was in the Palatine Guards. He did not talk much of what he had seen and heard but was always saying beware of the round hats... which at that time in the very early 1900s were a Jesuit mark of those who were Jesuit.
When he emigrated here in the early 1920's and they were having their family, his wife saw to it the kids did attend mass, if not with her, he grudgingly took them because she insisted. He really wanted no more part of that church. And when my mom was in grade school and growing older he would caution her to not be alone with the priests.... period.
