Controversy
Status:Open
Who Will Be the Next Pope?
Claims
The Daily Mail"Cardinal Parolin, 70, is seen as a moderate figure who could appeal to both conservatives and those who are more liberal."Feb 26, 2025
Financial Express"It is most likely that the next Pope could be Cardinal Pietro Parolin."Feb 24, 2025
The Patriot LedgerCardinal Seán Patrick O'Malley is "a possible choice for the next pope."Feb 17, 2025
National Catholic RegisterCardinal Matteo Zuppi "has some serious factors in his favor."Oct 10, 2024
New York PostPietro Parolin "has become the favorite among bookmakers [to be the next pope]."Feb 19, 2025
Michael J. Matt"One of the favorites in the race to succeed Pope Francis is Cardinal Pietro Parolin."Mar 23, 2025
OLBG"Cardinal Pietro Parolin is the 4/1 favourite to take over next with the 70-year-old Italian currently filling the role of the Vatican's secretary of state."Feb 28, 2025
EWTN Vatican"[N]o one's papal prospects have been boosted more over the past year than those of Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo."Mar 18, 2025
Tempo "Willem Jacobus Eijk, a former medical doctor, is regarded as one of the most conservative front-runner candidates."Feb 24, 2025
U.S. Catholic"If there's a true sleeper candidate on this list, it's this guy [Fridolin Ambongo Besungu]."Mar 12, 2025
The Express Tribune"Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, 67, from the Philippines, has long been considered a potential successor to Pope Francis."Feb 25, 2025
John L. Allen Jr."Odds-makers setting betting lines for the next conclave might do well to consider [Fridolin] Ambongo for their shortlists."Mar 18, 2025