Who will be the Pope? These are the main Italian candidates for the Vatican throne
It is possible to return the Italian Pope after Pontificate from Bergoglio, but at the present time the hypothesis does not seem the most likely despite the fact that Cardinalisio College It still has a high Italian composition (about 15 %). In fact, the trend in which the Catholic Church moves in recent decades is clear from Definition and openness to the global parties.
A centuries after Italian Pontificate, choice John Paul II In 1978, the first non -Italian Pope was 455 years later, he turned into the model. Since then, Benedict XVI and German FranciscoArgentina. The first Pope in South America. This trend reflects depth The demographic transformation of the churchWhile in Europe – especially in Italy – the number of believers decreases, the global southern churches (Latin America, Africa and Asia) grow strongly. Some critics believe that the Italian Pope can distinguish I return to a Roman church and the lowest Senodal. But let’s see who are their capabilities and what its capabilities are.
Petro Parolin, Silent Cardinal
The current Foreign Minister of the State of the Chair will lead his brothers in the Sistine Church for Good. With 70 years old and from the Veneto region, Parolin is one of the Italian “Daddling”. It is nicknamed “Silent” by some colleagues because of The ability to influence Without expanding the surplus, it maintains a vigilant and preserved personal style, which some describe as a monastic.
It is considered one of the few men in Korea in it Francisco is reliable truly. Secret and sensitive tasks are often assigned, such as dialogue with Orthodox Russia or the management of relations with the Venezuelan government.
Symbolic story: In 2014, During the initial crisis of Ukraineand Paroline kept the channels open with MoscowDespite the criticism of Western circles. Francisco appreciates his sick approach and long -term vision.
Fortaleza: He is the most experienced diplomat in Roman Korea. He led to the hand of the strong foreign policy of the Apostolic Chair in very complex years, characterized by global crises, internal tensions in the church and unprecedented challenges. Paroline The main architect of the temporary agreement between the Vatican and China When the bishop was appointed (they were signed in 2018 and renewed in 2020 and 2022), Historical understanding -despite the controversial – This indicates his ability to treat even with difficult and transparent interlocutors. It is very appreciated within the Cardinal College for its balance, secret and the ability to maintain different sensitivities, and the attributes that make it a safe personality for many.
⛔ The border. Your profile is purely Koreal, with A little relationship with the pastoral dimension. This can play against him on a tour dominated by the demand for rapprochement and renewal in the relationship between the Church and the believers. Some see it very wise, diplomatic, without an inspiring vision similar to Francisco or Juan Pablo II.
Matteo Zuppi, one of the favorites in “Fancams” and in Tiktok
If Parolin is the most solid from the institutional and diplomatic point of view, then the Cardinal Matteo Zoubi is stronger From the pastoral and popular point of view. In 69, the head of Bologna bishops, and since May 24, 2022, is the president of the Italian Episcopal Conference, Moderate progressive. It is noticing for social issues, peace and comprehensiveness, but without questioning the Catholic doctrine. It is not a theological revolutionary, but a pragmatic segment, suggests a Human face churchFocus on mercy, proximity and gospel.
This candidate supports the Synod road that Francisco has started, but he always seeks to balance the different lives of the Church. His name can It appears as a form of synthesisCreating the correctional front is already part of the moderate front. In the recession scenario between conservative and most advanced candidates, ZUPPI can represent a common outputAlso, thanks to your ability to inspire confidence and tend to bridges.
Fortaleza: It is known for its size and direct style, for his attention to the young, the open dialogue and the illogical vision of the church. His long collaboration with the Sant’egidio community -where it is also formed The mediator in the peace negotiations in AfricaIn Mozambique- it gives international unusual credibility and an unusual diplomatic sensitivity between the Italian bishops. It was appointed by Francisco A special envoy for peace in Ukraine. His profile is very close to the Pope Francis line, to the extent that it is considered in the sense of what is appointed “The most Italian FranciscanBetween the current Cardinals.
⛔ Borders: It is this harmony in particular with Francisco that can represent a weakness on the side, especially for those Cardinals who see “correction” or at least a revival after years of openings that some see as very specific in the social plane, immigration and ceramic.
Bizabala Perbatista, an expert in the Middle East
Classic enthusiasts or Vatican enthusiasts, Pizzaballa are not a Franciscan with a strong spiritual and diplomatic profile, maturity in more than one Thirty years, Israel, Palestine, Syria, Jordan and Lebanon.
In sixty, Pitzabala is mainly formed in the Holy Land, where it has lived permanently since 1990. A guardian of the Holy Land From 2004 to 2016, a very accurate position that made him a reference character between local Christian societies and Reliable axes in relations with Judaism and Islam. In 2020 he was appointed as a patriarch and in 2022 he became Cardinal under the leadership of Francisco.
Its direction can be described as very close to the Pope Francis’ line: He prefers a church of dialogue, poor, rooted in the parties, not ideology, committed to peace operations and persuading the centrality of the Bible. During the struggles of the Holy Land, he stood as a clear, clear personality, capable of radical gestures. Symbolism is a fall ring In 2023, during the conflict between Israel and Hamas, when Bezabala publicly announced that he was ready to make a hostage hostage In exchange for the release of kidnapped children: a very symbolic gesture, very appreciated inside and outside the church.
Fortaleza: Pizzaballa has an unconventional international experience, outside the major European centers of the church. He is seen as a free personality, although she is in line with Francisco’s pastoral direction. Hear and It respects Muslims and JewsWhich makes it a strong symbol of the church of minority and dialogue increasingly. He left his work as a sign of management, balance, and the ability to listen to local communities.
propaganda⛔ Borders: His last appointment can be considered as a basic base in 2022 as restrictions, not because of his age, but because he is Negative of the relationship network Which matters through Conclave.
He has no prior with a compact group that supports him, but this same fact can prefer to promote it, If the name becomes manipulatory After the clash between two blocs, as happened in the past with the numbers seen as third paths. Among its potential opponents are the most connected Cardinals in the central structures, such as Parulin, and the directives of the province, He would see a continuation of Bergulian’s line.
