Who is the next Pope? The race of Italian cardinals after Francisco

The arrival of an Italian pope is possible after the arrival of Bergoglio’s phonficket, but at this time it does not seem often the hypothesis, even if it is still a good Italian component (about 15%) in Cardinal College.

In fact, it is clear that the direction of the Catholic Church in recent decades is listening to internationalization and surroundings.

The second election of John Paul in 1978, the first Non -Italian Pope, marked a precedent change in the second election in 1978. Since then, Francisco from Germany’s Benedict XVI and the first South American Bodhi, Argentina.

This orientation reflects a deep population change in the Church: Europe – especially in Italy – is declining, and the southern churches of the world (Latin America, Africa and Asia) are growing strongly.

Some critics assume that an Italian Pope can mark Also return to the “Roman” and the less chinodol church.

Cardinal Beiatro Parolin

He is the current secretary of the St. Sea, who will take his brothers in the Sistine Chapper to the convention. Studies at the Bondifical Eclassystical Academy, first from Veneeto, the “School” of the future Vatican Ambassadors, the Italian “Babbil” of Piatro Parol.

Pseudonym “Quiet Cardinal” By some colleagues, it is always a relaxing and reserved individual style, which is always a “almost monk”.

It is considered one of the few men of Curiya who truly believed in Francis. They were often handed over to him Secret and subtle tasksOrthodox, including conversation with Russia and managing relations with the Venezuelan government.

An Identification Note: In 2014, during the crisis in Ukraine, Parolin tried to open the channels with Moscow personallyAlthough it is criticized by Western circles. Francisco praised his patient’s attitude and his long -term view.

Strong point. He is the most experienced diplomat of Roman Kuriya. He led the foreign policy of Holi Sevin in the most complex years, marked by global crises, internal tensions and unprecedented challenges in the church.

Parolin The main architect of the temporary agreement between the Vatican and China Regarding the appointment of bishops (signed in 2018 and renewed in 2020 and 2022), a historical – controversial – understanding – proves the ability to handle hard and unusual intermediaries.

It is highly respected for its balance, confidentiality and different sensitivity in the college, and the ability to remedy the qualities that become “safe” for many.

Boundary. Your profile is clear Small interaction with concrete pastor dimension. It may work against him in a conference dominated by renewing the relationship between the “proximity” and the relationship between the Church and the believers. Some people see this as a very sensible, almost excess diplomacy, without an inspiring view compared to Francisco or John Paul II.

Cardel mateio jabi

If Parolin is a very firm “poppab” from the corporate and diplomatic view, the cardinal Matteo is strong from the pastoral and popular view.

Jabi is considered 69 years old, the Archbishop of Bologna and, until May 24, 2022, the president of the Italian Episcal Conference Progressive. He knows about social issues, peace and admission, but without questioning the Catholic theory. This is not a revolutionary theologian, but a practical pastor, he proposes Human -timely churchConsciousness of mercy, proximity and good news.

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It supports the symbol path initiated by Francis, but always seeks a balance between the different souls of the Church.

Your name can Emerged as a set of imageIs capable of keeping the reformer before and in moderation. In a system of conservative and highly progressive candidates, Jabi may indicate a shared exitThank you for your ability to encourage confidence and to create bridges.

Strong point. It is known for its firm and direct style, its focus is the smallest and the opening of the church, conversation and non -contact. Its long cooperation Sandgidio community – There he graduated as a mediator in peace talks in Africa, Mozambique – gives him international credibility and an extraordinary diplomatic sensitivity among Italian bishops. Was appointed by Francisco Specially released for peace in Ukraine.

Your profile is very close to the line of Pope Francis so that it is considered in a sense “Most Franciscan Italian” In the current cardinal.

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Limitations. This band with Francis is accurately, especially for cardinals who see the need for “correction”, or for the cardinals that at least after many years of openings that some are considered very sharp at the social, migrant and sinodal level.

Cardinal Pierpatista Pizzapalla

Pierpatista Pissapalla, a Franciscan with a strong spiritual and diplomatic profile of the classic quearial or vatican entourage, Thirty years after Israel, Palestine, Syria, Jordan and Lebanon .

Sixty -year -old, the patriot of Jerusalem of the people of Latin, Pizzaballah was created mainly on the sacred land, where he lived permanently since 1990. This is the Castodio da Terra Holly from 2004 to 2016 A trusted interconnection in relationships with Judaism and Islam. In 2020, he was appointed patriot, and in 2022, he became a cardinal under Francis.

His guidance can be described very close to the line of Pope Francis: he has promised a conversation, a poor church, rooted in rounds, not ideology, and trusting the center of peace and gospel.

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During the conflict of the holy nation, he stood as a clear human figure with extreme gestures. The chapter of the fall is identity During the clash between Israel and Hamas in 2023, Pizzaballah publicly said that he was ready to be hostage. In exchange for the release of kidnapped children: the most symbolic gesture, the most appreciated within and out of the church.

Strong point. Pizzaballah has an unusual international experience outside the major European church centers. Although similar to Francisco’s pastoral orientation, it is seen as a free person. It is heard and respected by Muslims and Jews in local relations, which increases the minority and conversation church to the church. Your work Saint (2004-2016) left its brand on the basis of management, balance and listening to local communities.

Limitations. His latest appointment as Cardinal (2022) is seen as a limit, not because of his age, but due to a certain difference between the network of the calculating relations during a conference. In addition, its Italian origin, although the “exterior” of Roma Creal, may be dismissed for widespread prejudice among many global southern cardinals, and Italy has more pope.

A prioroi does not have a small group that supports it, but the same fact may be favorable to its ascending, as if it became a combined name after the shock between the two volumes, as it happened in the past with statistics that were seen in the past. Possible enemies are connected to central structures such as parole, and consisting of conservative guidance, which can see the continuation of the Bergogliana line.

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