Francis’ Successor According to Cardinals’ Statements (Part II)

May 01, 2025 06:44

Rafael Llanes

Francis’ Successor According to Cardinals’ Statements (Part II) Photo: EFE

Cardinals and Bishops

Cardinal Becciu will not participate in Conclave: “even though I am convinced of my innocence”

Initial discussions among some cardinals reportedly included the possibility of voting on Becciu’s eligibility to join the Conclave. However, that internal tension appears to have been diffused with the cardinal’s voluntary step back.

Apr 29, 2025 06:54

Valentina di Giorgio

Analysis Opinion•Cardinals and Bishops

The Successor of Francis According to Statements by the Cardinals (Part I)

Our intention is to facilitate a balanced judgment before the white smoke rises over the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel.

Apr 29, 2025 06:28

Rafael Llanes

Cardinals and Bishops•Popes

Countdown to a new Pope begins: Conclave to start on May 7. Here are more details

The timeline of events adheres closely to the stipulations laid out in «Universi Dominici Gregis», the apostolic constitution issued by John Paul II and later refined by Benedict XVI

Apr 28, 2025 06:42

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops•Pope Francis

Pope Francis’ successor (according to the bookmakers)

Cardinal Parolin has solidified his position as the favorite among English bookmakers: the odds for the Vatican Secretary of State are now 3.25 at William Hill. Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has lost ground compared to the early hours following the death of Pope Francis, with his odds rising from 2.75 to 4.00 to 1.

Apr 27, 2025 20:05

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops

Cardinal Zen gets permission from China to go to Rome where he questions dean of cardinals

True to his outspoken character, Zen has continued to voice concern even in these days of mourning. From Rome, he questioned why the first General Congregation of cardinals—an essential meeting ahead of the conclave—was convened so hastily, beginning on April 22

Apr 27, 2025 19:59

Valentina di Giorgio

The gunman who attempted to assassinate John Paul II tried to meet with Leo XIV in Turquí: what happened?

Agca arrived with the unmistakable intention of inserting himself into the story. Speaking to Turkish media, he expressed hope for a brief conversation with the pontiff—a few minutes, nothing more—while insisting that the papal presence in Iznik was “extraordinary.”

The homily with which Pope Leo XIV instilled hope in the Lebanese people

Homily of Pope Leo XIV at the concluding Mass of his pastoral visit to Lebanon

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Francis’ Successor According to Cardinals’ Statements (Part II)

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