This is Pope Francis's Possible Candidate Who Defends Traditional Ideas

The sudden death of Pope Francis has left many questions about who will succeed him. Several names are emerging as candidates in this new religious phase, and among them, Cardinal Robert Sarah stands out.

He is a man from Guinea who has earned the affection of all those with traditional ideas. This is because he has positioned himself as a defender of such beliefs.

Born in 1945, Sarah has dedicated much of his life to the service of the Church. He has held various high-level positions in the Vatican administration.

He is notable for having presided over the Pontifical Council Cor Unum and having been the prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments. A responsibility he kept until his retirement in 2021.

His theological approach is deeply rooted in tradition, which has allowed him to become a reference for those advocating a return to a more conservative Catholic practice and doctrine. This stance, rooted in orthodoxy, contrasts with the progressive trends that have gained relevance in recent times.

Cardinal Sarah has expressed his defense of the traditional Mass. He has highlighted that it has been celebrated for more than 1,600 years. This, by figures like Saint Padre Pio, Saint Philip Neri, Saint John Vianney, Saint Francis de Sales, Saint Josemaría Escrivá, and many other saints.

Robert Sarah has warned on several occasions about the establishment of a "dictatorship of relativism," a system that denies any absolute certainty and places personal desire as the only reference. Recently, he made an urgent call to recover the sense of adoration, urging a return to kneeling with faith and wonder before the divine mystery.

Other Names

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.

Also notable is the Spanish Cardinal Juan José Omella, 78 years old. Although he has fewer chances than others, the current Archbishop of Barcelona has not gone unnoticed.