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Now that Pope Francis is resting in peace, the main attention is on his successor at the head of the Vatican. Many cardinal names are mentioned, but it seems that 12 are in "pole-position", from where "white smoke" could come out.
Among the 12 candidates, there are also two cardinals from Africa: Peter Turkson from Ghana and Fridolin Ambongo from Congo. It would be historic, it would be the first time that a Pope would be elected from the African continent.
The pope is elected in a secret and strictly ritualized process called a conclave, which takes place in the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican. Only cardinals under the age of 80 are eligible to vote, and about 120 cardinals participate in the vote.
Cardinal Peter Turkson – 76 years old, Ghana, Vatican official and diplomat
Potentially the first pope from sub-Saharan Africa. Turkson works in Ghana as a pastor, but he also possesses diplomatic skills and leadership experience within the Vatican. Pope Francis sent him to South Sudan as a special envoy for peace.
His communication skills, as well as the fact that he comes from the region where the Church has the greatest membership growth, while it is fading in Europe – further strengthen his profile.
Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu – 65 years old, Congo, Archbishop of Kinshasa
A rising star from Africa. Ambongo combines strong traditional views with a commitment to social justice. He is an important voice for a rapidly growing African church. His outspoken opposition to the blessing of same-sex couples has raised his international profile among conservatives.
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle – 67, Philippines, head of the Vatican Office for Evangelization
Dubbed the “Francis of Asia” for his focus on social justice, Tagle is seen in some circles as the frontrunner to become the first pope from Asia – just as Francis was the first pope from the Americas. On paper, Tagle has all the qualifications to be pope.
However, his chances may be diminished by allegations of abusive behavior within Caritas International, the global Catholic humanitarian network he led for years. The Holy See removed him from that position in 2022.
Cardinal Pietro Parolin – 70 years old, Italy, Vatican Secretary of State
A potential bridge between factions in the Church, Parolin has been Francis' secretary of state since 2013 and is a leading candidate for the papacy. His office is second in the hierarchy, just after the Pope.
Conservatives criticized him for his role in brokering a deal with Beijing on the appointment of bishops in communist China. His election would return the papacy to Italy, after three non-Italian popes.
Cardinal Marc Ouellet – 79 years old, Canada, former head of the Vatican episcopal office
Si veteran i strukturave të Vatikanit me përvojë ndërkombëtare, Marc Ouellet është konsideruar prej kohësh një nga kandidatët kryesorë për Papë. Është teologjikisht konservator, prandaj tradicionalistët e vlerësojnë veçanërisht shumë. Vitet e fundit ai ka qenë objektiv i akuzave për sjellje të pahijshme, por këto janë hedhur poshtë.
Matteo Zuppi – 69 vjeç, Itali, Kryepeshkop i Bolonjës
I quajtur shpesh “Bergoglio i Italisë” për shkak të ngjashmërisë së tij me Papa Françeskun, Zuppi është një “prift rrugësh” që mbron të varfërit dhe emigrantët dhe i shmang luksit – ndonjëherë duke përdorur një biçikletë në vend të një makine zyrtare. Rrymat e kishës konservatore mund të mos e mbështesin atë, sepse ai njihet për pikëpamjet e tij përparimtare.
Jean-Marc Aveline – 66 vjeç, Francë, Kryepeshkop i Marsejës
Ai njihet për sensin e tij të humorit dhe marrëdhënien e tij të ngushtë me Françeskun, veçanërisht në lidhje me emigracionin dhe marrëdhëniet myslimano-krishtere. Nëse zgjedhet, Aveline do të jetë Papa i parë francez që nga shekulli i 14-të dhe më i riu që nga Gjon Pali II. Ai e kupton italishten, por nuk e flet rrjedhshëm – gjë që mund të jetë problem pasi do të ishte edhe peshkopi i Romës.
Kardinali Peter Erdo – 72 vjeç, Hungari, Kryepeshkop i Esztergom-Budapest
Një përfaqësues i fortë i mësimit tradicional katolik, i cili megjithatë arriti të ndërtojë ura me mjedisin përparimtar të Françeskut. Ai ishte gjithashtu një nga kandidatët gjatë konklavës së vitit 2013. Erdo flet disa gjuhë, duke përfshirë italishten, megjithëse nuk konsiderohet veçanërisht karizmatik, ai mund të tërheqë ata që duan një mandat të qëndrueshëm.
Kardinali Mario Grech – 68 vjeç, Maltë, Sekretar i Përgjithshëm i Sinodit të Ipeshkëve
Në fillim të karrierës së tij, Grech ishte një konservator dhe më pas ai u bë një ithtar kryesor i reformave të Françeskut. Në vitin 2014, ai bëri thirrje për një qëndrim më tolerant ndaj katolikëve LGBTQ+, në një fjalim të famshëm që u vlerësua edhe nga Papa. Pozicioni i lartë në Vatikan dhe lidhjet e mira me rryma të ndryshme e bëjnë kandidat serioz.
Kardinali Juan José Omella – 79 vjeç, Spanjë, Kryepeshkop i Barcelonës
Pranë Papa Françeskut, Omella bën një jetë modeste pavarësisht pozitës së tij të lartë kishtare. Ai u bë kardinal në vitin 2016 dhe në vitin 2023 iu bashkua trupit këshillues prej nëntë anëtarësh të Papës. Afërsia e tij me Françeskun mund të jetë një pengesë nëse konklava dëshiron të ndryshojë drejtimin.
Kardinali Joseph Tobin – 72 vjeç, SHBA, Kryepeshkop i Njuark
Edhe pse nuk ka gjasa që Papa të jetë nga SHBA, Tobin është kandidati më realist mes amerikanëve. I lindur në Detroit, ai flet rrjedhshëm italisht, spanjisht, frëngjisht dhe portugalisht. Ai është vlerësuar për trajtimin e tij të një skandali të rëndë të abuzimit seksual. Ai njihet edhe për hapjen e tij ndaj personave LGBTQ+.
Kardinali Angelo Scola – 83 vjeç, Itali, ish Kryepeshkop i Milanos
In the 2013 conclave, Scola was one of the frontrunners. His supporters praise his theological acumen and his good standing among those who favor a more centralized church. However, he passed the upper age limit of 80 to vote in the conclave. It is technically possible to elect a pope outside of an electoral body, but this is a rarity in the modern era.
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