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Cherie 26-04-2025 11:26 AM

The Pope mobile was flying through the streets at a fair clip

Nicky91 27-04-2025 08:21 AM



some of Pope Francis's best moments :love: he seemed so sweet

joeysteele 27-04-2025 08:33 AM

It was a very moving and inspiring ceremony.
As a Catholic, I found it incredibly moving.
The feeling of being actually there must have been intense.

I did like this Pope and how humble he was plus what he chose to say on issues too.
It's a beautiful church he has been entombed in.

The Cardinals have quite a task soon in order to elect his successor.

Crimson Dynamo 27-04-2025 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joeysteele (Post 11639818)
It was a very moving and inspiring ceremony.
As a Catholic, I found it incredibly moving.
The feeling of being actually there must have been intense.

I did like this Pope and how humble he was plus what he chose to say on issues too.
It's a beautiful church he has been entombed in.

The Cardinals have quite a task soon in order to elect his successor.

who is the front runner?

joeysteele 27-04-2025 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crimson Dynamo (Post 11639820)
who is the front runner?

I'm not really sure there is one LT

They have in recent times elected a surprise candidate.
Such as John Paul 11 from Poland following the very sudden death after the election of the Italian John Paul 1.

Then last time they threw in the surprise of Francis from Argentina.

It really depends what is in the thinking of the Cardinals.
However Pope Francis appointed many Cardinals from other Continents and Countries.
So this choice is going to be far more open as to Nationality than for some time.

MTVN 27-04-2025 09:02 AM

I think there is a good chance of a Pope from Africa or the Philippines where the Church is growing. A lot of people seem to think that because Francis appointed so many cardinals that the next Pope will be similar in approach to him but I don't think that's guaranteed at all.

This article has a few candidates: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckgxk40ndk1o

Crimson Dynamo 27-04-2025 09:15 AM

https://news.paddypower.com/politics...25-april-2025/

These are the odds with Paddy Power

PIETRO PAROLIN and Luis Antonio Tagle are the 2 favourites

I like the look of Pierbattista Pizzaballa at 6/1 - he is only 60 and I feel they may go down the "youth" route?

https://collegeofcardinalsreport.com...3919950642.jpg

Crimson Dynamo 27-04-2025 09:17 AM

The contest is likely to come down to a battle between progressives who applaud the late
pope’s comparatively liberal stance on divorcees, gays and the plight of refugees, and
conservatives who loathed his agenda.

(according to the Telegraph)

bots 27-04-2025 09:23 AM

i always think of the Borgia when it comes to the selection of a new pope. The methods used will be more sophisticated, but it will be a corrupt power battle at the end of the day. With so much power and financial gain involved, it will never be anything different

joeysteele 27-04-2025 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MTVN (Post 11639830)
I think there is a good chance of a Pope from Africa or the Philippines where the Church is growing. A lot of people seem to think that because Francis appointed so many cardinals that the next Pope will be similar in approach to him but I don't think that's guaranteed at all.

This article has a few candidates: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckgxk40ndk1o


I think you're mostly right MTVN.

No one really knows the minds of the Cardinals who will elect the next Pope.
Or what they'll be looking and hoping for.
It's possibly less predictable than ever.
In fact it's not been that predictable really.
Except after John Paul 11 when it seemed a shoe in for Benedict XV1

Usually it was expected that it would be an Italian choice, but that's only happened once now since 1978.

Crimson Dynamo 27-04-2025 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bots (Post 11639839)
i always think of the Borgia when it comes to the
selection of a new pope. The methods used will be more sophisticated, but it
will be a corrupt power battle at the end of the day. With so much power
and financial gain involved, it will never be anything different

I am reminded of when AnnieK was appointed Mod..

:hehe:

arista 27-04-2025 10:07 AM

"he is only 60"


Too Young

joeysteele 27-04-2025 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arista (Post 11639852)
"he is only 60"


Too Young

Pope John Paul 11 was just 58 when elected in 1978.

bots 27-04-2025 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joeysteele (Post 11639853)
Pope John Paul 11 was just 58 when elected in 1978.

At the time he was appointed they had just had 2 popes die within the space of a couple of months, so they went for the youngster at 58. There was also some strange superstition about 3 popes dying in the same year was the apocalypse or something. I remember it being a big deal at the time :laugh:

joeysteele 27-04-2025 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bots (Post 11639859)
At the time he was appointed they had just had 2 popes die within the space of a couple of months, so they went for the youngster at 58. There was also some strange superstition about 3 popes dying in the same year was the apocalypse or something. I remember it being a big deal at the time :laugh:

My point was to arista that no way is a Cardinal too young at 60.:joker:

Plus anyhow Pope John Paul 1 was only 65 when elected and died.
They could easily again go for a younger Pope.
However no one really knows what is in the minds of the Cardinals who will decide this.
No Cardinals over 80 in the church are allowed to vote.

The World is a mess, it looks like getting more extreme and getting worse.
This is a very important choice at this time.

Personally I'd like a choice like the late Pope Francis but someone who'd look to extend and carry on stronger his thinking.
Life is teaching me, my choices though rarely come to fruition.:joker:

Ammi 02-05-2025 10:28 AM

Conclave To Elect Another Pope Begins May 7 As World Waits For New Pontiff Read more: https://www.legit.ng/people/1652444-...aits-pontiff/….


https://www.legit.ng/people/1652444-...waits-pontiff/

Ammi 07-05-2025 06:51 AM

Conclave live: First vote to decide the next Pope to take place today…

bots 07-05-2025 06:52 AM

will they have bribed enough cardinals to get a result on the first ballot? :laugh:

Ammi 07-05-2025 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bots (Post 11643497)
will they have bribed enough cardinals to get a result on the first ballot? :laugh:

… Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Filipino cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle are among the favourites to succeed Pope Francis ahead of the secretive ballot…

bots 07-05-2025 06:57 AM

i think they like to shake it up a bit from time to time, so it's unlikely to be anyone similar to the last one

Ammi 07-05-2025 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bots (Post 11643502)
i think they like to shake it up a bit from time to time, so it's unlikely to be anyone similar to the last one

https://64.media.tumblr.com/0c6f77c2...5e7802538d.gif

arista 07-05-2025 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ammi (Post 11643496)
Conclave live: First vote to decide the next Pope to take place today…

Yes, but how long until they decide?

Ammi 07-05-2025 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arista (Post 11643507)
Yes, but how long until they decide?

…I think there has to be a two thirds majority in the votes so it’ll last until that’s received…

joeysteele 07-05-2025 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ammi (Post 11643509)
…I think there has to be a two thirds majority in the votes so it’ll last until that’s received…

That's correct.

If the Cardinals had a clear choice in their minds then it could be decided quickly.
However it could take days or weeks depending on how split their choices are.

Ammi 07-05-2025 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joeysteele (Post 11643512)
That's correct.

If the Cardinals had a clear choice in their minds then it could be decided quickly.
However it could take days or weeks depending on how split their choices are.

…I think the expectation is that it’ll be quite quick in deciding, based on the last few conclaves…a few days, possibly…


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