Days of the beginning of the conclave, whose date was not yet defined, the betting sites have already begun specular to who will be Francisco’s successor.
After the death of Pope Francis This Monday and facing the beginning of the conclave, the entire world speculates on who will be the next Supreme Pontiff. Ten days after the cardinals locate themselves in the Sistine Chapel, the betting houses have already begun to analyze the possible successor of the Argentine.
While nothing is said, and everything will be defined from the decision of the 134 cardinals who will participate in the conclave, The world of bets anticipates that the best profiled to be the next Pope is Pietro Parolin (2.75), 70 -year -old Italian with a profile Diplomat that currently exercises as Secretary of State of the Vatican.
Second in race is Luis Antonio Tagle (3.20), a 67 -year -old Filipino and one of the most progressive profiles within the cardinals with more chances of succeeding Francisco.
With a similar profile, although even more progressive, thirdly for betting houses is Matteo Zuppi (8.00)Archbishop of Bologna, recognized for its nearby pastoral approach and its commitment to social causes. Recently, Pope Francis entrusted a peace mission in Ukraine, highlighting his ability to mediate complex conflicts.
Behind come Peter Turksson (8.00), Peter Erdo (9.00), Robert Sarah (12.00), Pierbattista Pizzaballa (15.00).
Other names circulate like smoke in the Sistine Chapel: Burke (17.00); Tolentino de Mendonça (26.00) and Cañizares (101.00), although it will not be present during the conclave.
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The Vatican prepares for the conclave
There will be 134 the cardinals– After confirmation of the absence of 1 purpurated – those in charge of Choose the new Pontiff. How every vote, different sectors already bid to locate their favorite candidate. For his part, during his papacy, Francisco He appointed 108 cardinals who will seek to achieve a continuity of their policies.
This meeting must be held after the nine days of the rites of the funeral, since there is a period of Between 15 and 20 days to organize a conclave. This would dictate that only in May there will be a new Pope.
However, and with long votes that can be stretched several days until it is defined, it is worth highlighting an old saying of the Catholic Church that sentences that “He who enters the conclave as Pope, comes out as a cardinal.”
Source: Ambito
