Since Pope Francis was admitted to the hospital, rumors have been multiplied about the Bondif heir to select the cardinals on February 14. Although there is no certainty now, the speculation about the future Pope continues.
Of the 137 cardinal voters, in a total of 252 cardinalsOnly those who are not 80 can vote before the death of the Pope.
In 1975, the Apostolic Constitution of 1975 was “Roman Ponticido Eligento”, but the number of voters was defined as 120, and many, including the Second Pope John Paul, did not respect this rule.
After the Pope Francis election, the college had 206 cardinals, of which 115 were voters, but 99 of them lost their right to vote over the age of 80. 116 cardinals, including ten voters, died, and three people, including two voters, resigned. During his bonfigate, Bergoglio appointed 133 cardinals, of which 103 of them were voters.
Cardinals by the appearance of geographic
Middle Cardinals have 24 voters from Asia (17.4%in college) a total of 37 (14.7%of the total cardinals).
A large number of cardinals come from Europe. To represent most of the voters, With 53 voters (39.1%), In the number of total cardinals, 114 cardinals (45.2%in full college).
Another 29 cardinals come from Africa Represent 11.5% of Cardinal College. Of these, 18 have the right to vote, indicating 13% of the total voters.
The number of cardinals Oceania This is small, 4 onlyAll voters at the conference. They refer to the number of total cardinals and 2.9% voters.
And North America Come 36 cardinals (14.3%of the total number of college), 20 of them are voters14.5% refer to two voters.
In 32 cardinals South America (12.7% in total college), on the other hand, has the right to vote, which indicates 13% voters
Who is the eldest and the youngest
Oh Cardinal CelestinoBorn in Spain in 1945, Santiago de Chil’s ancient Archbishop Emeritus was the oldest voter cardinal created by 79 -year -old Francisco. This will become 80 in April 2025, and as a result, it will lose the right to vote at the conference.
On the other hand, Francisco is the junior cardinal Ukrainian Mycola bhichoc. Was born in 1980, which became cardinal 45 years In the consistency of December 7, 2024, Cardinal Georgio eliminates the title of young Cardinal in the history of the Catholic Church in the history of the Catholic Church.
Who are the “Papable” cardinals?
Beytro parolin
In the most so -called “Papable” cardinals, the first name to be remembered by Italian Beytro parolinCurrent State Secretary of Santa S From 2013. Born in 1955, Barolin, born in Schiavan, 70, is known to be very close to Pope Francis.
At the age of 25, the clergyman, who was appointed at the age of 25, created an important diplomatic life as Parolin Apostolic Nunsio, first dealt with relationships with Spain, Andore, Italy and Sawo, and then directed relations with Vietnam, North Korea, Israel and China, since he was appointed Secretary of State for State in 2002.
This is especially experienced on geopolitical situation in the Middle East and Asian continent. Had an important role in reorganization In 2005 direct contacts between St. Sea and Beijing.
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Known as an opponent of traditional worship this is considered by the majority A progressive With a universal view. His priestly life is dedicated to the Vatican diplomacy and administration, but not for the ministry of the Church.
With someone who wants to be close to the poor and with a church and political point of view of Francis, It is seen as the natural successor of Bergoglio.
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One of the most binding enemies Tax course selected by Pope Francis Cartiel Raymond Burke. The church’s most traditional and uncompromising bang, which is considered a Chancellor of the Pope Francis, is tense, because the 76 -year -old American cardinal phonfigade is not afraid to criticize.
In 2023, Francis withdrew his salary, pension and health care and tried to get out of his apartment in the Vatican, he said that he worked against the “church and the pope and sowed” contradiction “in the church.
Fridolin Ambongo Besanku
The Congo originated from the Democratic Republic, Freotin Ambinka Besang, T 65 Town, It is known as an emotional Social justice lawyerFrom the policies of the poor and for those who have no voice. The Archbishop of Kinshasa was born in a rural village within an ordinary family. He became a philosopher and became a professor at the Catholic University of Congo between the 1980s and 1990s, and then dedicated himself to the moral theological study at the Alphonsian Academy of Rome.
In 2004, he was appointed as a bishop It is based on John Paul II and, in 2018, became the Archbishop. During the stability of October 5, 2019, he is appointed as the cardinal by Pope Francis, a member of the Cardinal Council next year.
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Despite his progressive struggles in faith, Besank has the most traditional positions, but with some contradictions, with some contradictions, Papa has led to many questions about whether Papa is a strong candidate, although he has often noted in recent years.
Louis Antonio Gogim Takle
Cardinal Takle was born in Manila, PhilippinesIn 1957. His first aspiration became a doctor, but he joined San Jose’s Jesut Seminar and later at Manila University, where he graduated and graduated from the arts.
He was appointed as the priest of the Archbishop of Manila in 1982, and soon became a spiritual director and teacher and later became a regional until 1985. His bishop sent him to the United States (US), where he graduated in 1987. During this period, he became A guardian called “Balogna School” History and Historical History, which explained that the second Vatican Council was a decay with a period of time before the Council.
AdvertisementIn 2011, Pento XVI appointed him the Archbishop of Manila, and in 2012, he created the cardinal. “Francisco Asian”, many are welcomed by many, Due to its comprehensive theology and historical creation and its vast pastoral and administrative experience. It has long been considered to be the favorite heir of Perkoglio.
Tagl is often known to celebrate the mass informal, and most people consider him a progressive, although he is advised Against abortion and compassion In the Philippines bill on reproductive health. On the other hand, it believes that the church can be adopted The same -compassionate attitude on the issue of the SEX Couples And unity for those who live together without getting married. Especially an expensive question ecology.
Pierpatte pizzaballa
Cardinal Pierpatista PizzapallaCurrent Archbishop of Jerusalem. His simple childhood, in touch with the rural world, was very affected by him and led him to pursue Franciscan’s life.
His mother, his mother, was already a priest at the age of nine, a very loving local clergyman, following the example of Father Bersek, one of the young models of the young man. At the age of eleven, when he entered the small seminar “Lu Crazy” from Rimini, she dreamed of finding trips and going to China.
AdvertisementIn September 1990, he appointed a 25 -year -old priest and was sent to Jerusalem to graduate from Biblical Theology. At that time, he became the only Christian who studied the Scriptures at the Hebrew University, and he was an interesting learning experience because he was in a non -Christian environment.
In May 2004, only 39 years old, Pizzaballah was appointed as the 167th Guard of the sacred land. In September 2023, the Cardinal Pope was created by Francis, the first Latin patriot of Jerusalem to be the first Latin patriot to be elevated to the cardinal and became the first cardinal to live in Israel.
In 2024, he traveled to the Gaza area and celebrated the Mass in the Catholic Church of the Holy Family and visited the Orthodox Parish. The patriarchy carries a collective humanitarian task with Malta’s order to provide food and medical assistance to Gaza’s people.
Your long experience in the holy land allows you Engage on both sides of the conflict. He fought for the equality of the Arabs and the Israelis, but he considers the greater sympathy for the Palestinian people, and he says, “They are still waiting for their rights, Ka IT Ravam or recognition.”
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There is no dearth of communication points between Pizzaballah and Pope Francis. Cardinal hates the clergy and shows the environment and interest in the environment, to some extent, and to some extent. Like Francis, he wants the church to be open to everyone, but unlike the hidden pope, he thinks that this does not mean this for everyone. “
