The 73 -year -old Frenchman, with a long diplomatic career and a trusted man of the late Francisco, will be in charge of announcing to the world the election of the new Pope from the Lodge of the Basilica of San Pedro.
He cardinal French Dominique Mamberti73, he will be in charge of pronouncing the long -awaited “Habemus Papam!” that will make known the new Pope, after the cardinals conclude the Conclave in it Vatican.
Mamberti is the oldest purple Among the cardinals of the diaconal order and the only one authorized to go to the central balcony of the Basilica of San Pedro and reveal to the world who is the new Pontiff, along with the name he has chosen for his pontificate.
His designation was formalized in July 2024 and his participation at this time is vital for the Vatican ritual. Had an important role on the days of mourning because It was the one who presided over the ninth and final Mass in tribute to Pope Francis.
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Dominique Mamberti, the cardinal who will announce to the world the choice of the new Pope
Dominique Mamberti He was born on March 7, 1952 in Marrakech, Morocco, son of French parents, the cardinal was ordered priest in 1981 in France. Has studies in Political sciences and Public lawand joined the diplomatic service of the Holy See in 1986.
His career led him to perform pontifical representations in Africa, Latin America, the Middle East and the United Nationsin addition to integrating the Secretary of State in Rome.
In 2002 he was appointed Apostolic Nuncio in Sudan, Eritrea and Somalia. After four years, Benedict XVI He appointed him secretary for relations with the States, which was until 2015. In that year, Francisco raised him to the Cardinal rank.
In 2013, in an interview with Radio Vaticano, Mamberti expressed himself in favor of the right of Christian businessmen to refuse to provide services contrary to their convictions, as in the case of celebrations of homosexual couples. He also criticized the advance of secularism in the West.
Source: Ambito
