EDATV These are the Possible Candidates to Replace Pope Francis
His sudden passing has left many doubts about who could be next
The death of Pope Francis has surprised many. His sudden passing has left many questions regarding who could be the next representative of the Vatican. Among the possible names, the following stand out.
According to Diario de Sevilla, Robert Sarah, prefect emeritus of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, is originally from Ourous, Guinea. At 79 years old and with a distinguished international career, he remains an influential figure.
There is also Matteo Zuppi, Archbishop of Bologna, Italy, born in Rome and 69 years old. He is one of the most relevant figures within the Italian Catholic Church.
Luis Tagle, born in Manila, Philippines, is 67 years old and serves as pro-prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization; his global profile makes him a strong candidate. Malcolm Ranjith, Metropolitan Archbishop of Colombo in Sri Lanka, is originally from Polgahawela and, at 77 years old, enjoys great respect on the Asian continent.
Pietro Parolin, current Secretary of State of the Vatican, was born in Schiavon, Italy, and at 70 years old is one of the most mentioned names in speculations about the next pontiff. Also considered relevant figures are Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem.
Péter Erdő, Metropolitan Archbishop of Esztergom-Budapest in Hungary. Also Willem Eijk, Metropolitan Archbishop of Utrecht in the Netherlands; Fridolin Ambongo Besungu, Archbishop of Kinshasa, from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Anders Arborelius, Bishop of Stockholm in Sweden, is mentioned; Charles Bo, Archbishop of Yangon in Myanmar. Finally, Jean-Marc Aveline, Metropolitan Archbishop of Marseille in France.
However, others point to Angelo De Donatis. At 70 years old, this Italian cardinal has accumulated extensive experience within the Catholic Church.
Until recently, he served as Archpriest of the Basilica of St. John Lateran and Vicar General of the Diocese of Rome. In January 2024, he was appointed Major Penitentiary by Pope Francis, filling the position left vacant by Cardinal Mauro Piacenza.
What Did Pope Francis Die Of?
It is bilateral pneumonia and "one of the most serious complications that can affect people."
Pneumonia is a condition that involves inflammation of lung tissue, usually caused by microorganisms that enter the respiratory system. This condition often affects both lungs simultaneously, and its severity can vary widely.
While in some cases it doesn't present obvious symptoms, in others it can cause mild or moderate discomfort. It can even lead to critical situations requiring specialized respiratory support.
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