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Goo0dHardDick:
Damn!

Ain't no fan of religion but where's Arinze? The one from Onitsha and currently 92?

Dem say leading contestant..

E mean say there are still more contenders but these 8 are the leading ones..

Any Pope that stands on the manifesto of distaste for gay and lesbian views, has my vote!

Goo0dHardDick:
Damn!

Ain't no fan of religion but where's Arinze? The one from Onitsha and currently 92?

Those over 80 are not allowed.

1Alex:
Among the 8 front-runners, the strongest candidates seem to be:

1. Cardinal Pietro Parolin

Why?

He’s Italian — traditionally, Italians have historically been favored (most popes were Italian before John Paul II broke the trend in 1978).

He’s already the Vatican’s Secretary of State, meaning he is extremely powerful, trusted, and experienced in Church diplomacy.

He is a moderate, meaning he can appeal to both conservatives and progressives — very important when trying to unite cardinals from very different parts of the world.

Bookmakers and Vatican watchers have been tipping him for a while, meaning inside information supports his chances.


Risk? Some cardinals might want a more "global" Pope (like an African, Asian, or Latin American) instead of another European.

2. Cardinal Luis Tagle

Why?

He’s known as the "Asian Pope Francis," meaning he shares the late Pope’s softer, compassionate approach.

If the cardinals want to continue Francis's legacy, Tagle would be a natural choice.

Choosing him would make him the first Asian Pope, sending a strong signal about the global nature of the Church (Asia has huge Catholic populations, especially in the Philippines).

He is well-liked personally — humble, media-friendly, and speaks good English.


Risk? Some very conservative cardinals may find him too liberal, and his relatively younger age (67) could mean a long reign — which not every voting cardinal wants.

3. Cardinal Matteo Zuppi

Why?

Italian, again (location helps).

Very close to Pope Francis and seen as his "spiritual son."

A bridge-builder: he worked on peace missions (Russia-Ukraine peace initiative), which shows diplomatic skills.

Progressive on LGBTQ and marginalized groups — which would continue Francis’s tone.


Risk? Some conservatives in the conclave might resist him because of his liberal positions.

Less likely candidates:

Cardinal Burke and Cardinal Eijk are too hardline conservative — the majority of cardinals today were appointed by Pope Francis, who leaned more moderate and liberal.

Cardinal Besungu has strong African support but his outright opposition to Pope Francis's teachings might hurt him in this conclave.

Cardinal Erdo is strong but has made some very controversial statements (especially about refugees) that could alienate moderate voters.

Cardinal Grech is respected but a bit too "low-key" compared to others.

If I had to bet, Cardinal Parolin is the most likely winner.
If cardinals want continuity with a global flavor, Luis Tagle could be a surprise pick.
If they want an Italian with strong Francis ties but not too radical, Zuppi is right there.

If Pietro Cardinal Parolin becomes the Pope, then it's officially the end times.

There's a centuries-old prophecy of popes ascendancies at the end times, and the last Pope was called "Peter the Roman".

The internet will be abuzz for weeks!

We need a black pope, prove that the African catholics are part and not an annex of it.
God is for all devoid of nationality, creed,colour or culture.

Ironfaceman:
A black man can not be pope because black Africans as a whole are not emancipated.

A black man as pope will bring his tradition into the papal office.

Be sure rituals and ritualist and native doctors will start to thrive.

The way leadership is done in Nigeria is an example.

This is ridiculous. The church is full of rituals already.

Goo0dHardDick:
Damn!

Ain't no fan of religion but where's Arinze? The one from Onitsha and currently 92?

He is too old

Ironfaceman:
A black man can not be pope because black Africans as a whole are not emancipated.

A black man as pope will bring his tradition into the papal office.

Be sure rituals and ritualist and native doctors will start to thrive.

The way leadership is done in Nigeria is an example.

Well anyone who has reached cardinal level can't be a pagan at all. Kind of disqualifying.

nairalanda1:
Well anyone who has reached cardinal level can't be a pagan at all. Kind of disqualifying.

You know only yourself and not the other. we are living in a crazy world.

1Alex:
Among the 8 front-runners, the strongest candidates seem to be:

1. Cardinal Pietro Parolin

Why?

He’s Italian — traditionally, Italians have historically been favored (most popes were Italian before John Paul II broke the trend in 1978).

He’s already the Vatican’s Secretary of State, meaning he is extremely powerful, trusted, and experienced in Church diplomacy.

He is a moderate, meaning he can appeal to both conservatives and progressives — very important when trying to unite cardinals from very different parts of the world.

Bookmakers and Vatican watchers have been tipping him for a while, meaning inside information supports his chances.


Risk? Some cardinals might want a more "global" Pope (like an African, Asian, or Latin American) instead of another European.

2. Cardinal Luis Tagle

Why?

He’s known as the "Asian Pope Francis," meaning he shares the late Pope’s softer, compassionate approach.

If the cardinals want to continue Francis's legacy, Tagle would be a natural choice.

Choosing him would make him the first Asian Pope, sending a strong signal about the global nature of the Church (Asia has huge Catholic populations, especially in the Philippines).

He is well-liked personally — humble, media-friendly, and speaks good English.


Risk? Some very conservative cardinals may find him too liberal, and his relatively younger age (67) could mean a long reign — which not every voting cardinal wants.

3. Cardinal Matteo Zuppi

Why?

Italian, again (location helps).

Very close to Pope Francis and seen as his "spiritual son."

A bridge-builder: he worked on peace missions (Russia-Ukraine peace initiative), which shows diplomatic skills.

Progressive on LGBTQ and marginalized groups — which would continue Francis’s tone.


Risk? Some conservatives in the conclave might resist him because of his liberal positions.

Less likely candidates:

Cardinal Burke and Cardinal Eijk are too hardline conservative — the majority of cardinals today were appointed by Pope Francis, who leaned more moderate and liberal.

Cardinal Besungu has strong African support but his outright opposition to Pope Francis's teachings might hurt him in this conclave.

Cardinal Erdo is strong but has made some very controversial statements (especially about refugees) that could alienate moderate voters.

Cardinal Grech is respected but a bit too "low-key" compared to others.

If I had to bet, Cardinal Parolin is the most likely winner.
If cardinals want continuity with a global flavor, Luis Tagle could be a surprise pick.
If they want an Italian with strong Francis ties but not too radical, Zuppi is right there.

Hmmmmmmmmmm 🤔

Ironfaceman:
You know only yourself and not the other. we are living in a crazy world.

Even then, don't hate your race

nairalanda1:
Even then, don't hate your race

I don't hate my race but my race hates me.

Nahunger:

Too bad if hunger should set into Tummies of the Vatican Electoral Bodies, they will technically denied Africans the chance to lead da position and sell it to da highest bidder

fasho01:
Why won't they just give it to the youngest Cardinal Besungu who may likely be in there longer based on his age and would be the first African pope? It would have been nice, sentiments aside

But whats with the opening statement that he publicly clashed with Pope Francis? Is it to disqualify him already

Publicly disagreed would be a better way to put it.

What of cardinal Arinze he is the most qualified

KingAzubuike:
Cardinal Peter Obi is best fit for this role

Today is Sunday, you still dey zuzu

Ironfaceman:
I don't hate my race but my race hates me.

I don't think so. Don't hate your race

Where cardinal okoje in the list?

BlackViper:
https://www.the-sun.com/news/14069620/next-pope-candidates-cardinals-death/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sunyoutubestories

Minus the Black Man, others are contenders.... The Church play politics too

That black man on the list is jes dere to play

Okeoghenerobert:
Where cardinal okoje in the list?

Over 80 years of age. Too old. Same issue with cardinals onaiyekan and arinze

any pope that support LGBTQ+ is a servant of satan

Righthussle:

No matter how much Jesus love and use black people, he can never make a black man pope.

Even if the tithe and offering of black people is as much as the grains of sand on earth, a black man will never become pope.

You are wrong bro
You are not a prophet

Pope is literally the archbishop of Rome. So if an Italian gets it again don’t be surprised.

hosemujica:
Pope is literally the archbishop of Rome. So if an Italian gets it again don’t be surprised.

So how did a Pole and a German get it?

BlackViper:
https://www.the-sun.com/news/14069620/next-pope-candidates-cardinals-death/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sunyoutubestories

Anyone of them that's not a Jesuit should forget it.

Goo0dHardDick:
Damn!

Ain't no fan of religion but where's Arinze? The one from Onitsha and currently 92?

He is above 80 which limit him this time. He came 3rd that elected PopeFrancis.
Although we have a cardinal from Anambra 65 yrs or so he will partake in d election

wunmi590:


The best is having an African pope for the first time, who will change alot of some damages that has already been established like the way marriage and the likes..

But I don't see that coming soon because they believe we African don't joke with pur culture...

I'm a confirmed catholic, before some people will come for me

My brother only d STRONG remains d church! Broad is road narrow is d way

Gryffindor:
After hoping Cardinal Arinze stood a chance after Pope John Paul died

Not sure any African stands a chance at all

He came 2nd then

Let them give the title to Father Okpalaeke

VinnyBaba:
I was Banned last week for making dis ur Comment.

When you see how David Ibiyeomie and other Pastors focus on Money teachings,
how can you Trust an African for such a position?

My brother we r greedy too greedy . Jesus never handled money, d only person that is handling d money for d disciples was used kill Jesus (Judas)

Does not meet age requirement

Goo0dHardDick:
Damn!

Ain't no fan of religion but where's Arinze? The one from Onitsha and currently 92?