The Pope to Replace Pope Francis

[Ernie]

A thread to discuss the process for choosing a new pope and to discuss the man that gets selected.

[Ernie]

The cardinals in the lineup to replace Pope Francis are 67-80 years old with most being closer to 80.

https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025 ... pe-francis

[Bootstrap]

I hereby declare I have no idea who will replace Pope Francis.

Most of the cardinals who are eligible to vote were chosen by Pope Francis, so you might think that means they will choose someone like him. But most of the cardinals who chose Pope Francis were chosen by Pope Benedict, a very different pope.

[Soloist]

I hereby declare I have no idea who will replace Pope Francis.

I hearby second your declaration! If we have a third, it will be passed into law! “I have no idea who” will be in the running for pope!

[temporal1]

It seems early to discuss. i have no idea how things are handled.

i’m surprised Cardinal Sarah is a possibility. i don’t know of the others, i’ve favored C Sarah and C Burke.
i don’t think C Burke is well enough.

From the OP link:

Cardinal Robert Sarah
Sarah, 79, of Guinea, the retired head of the Vatican’s liturgy office, was long considered the best hope for an African pope.
Beloved by conservatives, Sarah would signal a return to the doctrinaire and liturgically minded papacies of John Paul II and Benedict.
Sarah, who had previously headed the Vatican’s charity office Cor Unum, clashed on several occasions with Pope Francis, none more seriously than when he and Pope Benedict co-authored a book advocating the “necessity” of continued celibacy for Latin Rite priests.
The book came out as Francis was weighing whether to allow married priests in the Amazon to address a priest shortage there.

i would be happy if C Sarah is Pope.


2015 / C Burke and C Sarah

[R7ehr]

I nominate Cardinal Arenado. Time for an American Pope. Born in California, he is of Cuban and Puerto Rican descent, and speaks Spanish fluently, which is a plus considering how important Central and South America is for the Vatican. Time for Pope Nolan I.

[QuietlyListening]

Bootstrap wrote: ↑Mon Apr 21, 2025 11:25 am
I hereby declare I have no idea who will replace Pope Francis.
I hearby second your declaration! If we have a third, it will be passed into law! “I have no idea who” will be in the running for pope!

I hearty third your declarations. It is now law- not a clue who will be in the running or will replace the pope.

Truthfully don't really care either.

[Ken]

The cardinals in the lineup to replace Pope Francis are 67-80 years old with most being closer to 80.

https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025 ... pe-francis

By rule they can't be over 80 and participate in the Conclave.

But yes, young men don't become cardinals. That is the nature of the church hierarchy. No one gets selected cardinal at age 25 or 30 fresh out of seminary. You slowly work your way up and pay your dues. Most cardinals didn't get appointed to the College of Cardinals until they are in their 60s. It is the nature of the institution.

[ohio jones]

I hereby declare I have no idea who will replace Pope Francis.

I hearby second your declaration! If we have a third, it will be passed into law! “I have no idea who” will be in the running for pope!

As predicted by the abbott (and Costello), Who will be the next pope.

I look forward to the smoke signals with the voting results.
White smoke? Pope.
Black smoke? Nope.

[R7ehr]

As predicted by the abbott (and Costello), Who will be the next pope.

Much better to have a third baseman. Besides, rumor this morning has it that Cardinal Arenado is already prepping the organization to accept his change of roles.
https://supersportsupdate.com/espn-vari ... ences-and/
In a surprising and emotional turn of events, Nolan Arenado has informed the Cardinals that he no longer wishes to continue as a Cardinal. The news has sent shockwaves through the world, leaving analysts stunned.