Pope Watch 2025

[Crazy_Ivan80]

Technically one doesn't have to be a cardinal to become pope. So I might put my name in.

So you did put your name into the goblet of fire!

[Grey Fox]

I don't think they are voting in anyone under the age of 70.

Peter Erdo - 72

Marc Ouellet at 80 could satisfy the global south for a couple of years while their good candidates age a little more.

[Valmy]

Technically one doesn't have to be a cardinal to become pope. So I might put my name in.

The last time that happened it led to the Western Schism. Just saying.

[Baron von Schtinkenbutt]

Yeah, Tagle would be a good choice, but I don't think they'll elect someone who is "only" 67.

[Sophie Scholl]

I'm going with Pierbattista Pizzaballa. 

[Baron von Schtinkenbutt]

While I love the name, Pizza Baller is definitely too young.  The cardinals have seemed hesitant to go for a candidate who's expected to last more than 15 years or so.

[HVC]

While I love the name, Pizza Baller is definitely too young.  The cardinals have seemed hesitant to go for a candidate who's expected to last more than 15 years or so.

They all want a turn.

[Solmyr]

Clearly, Joe Biden should be the new Pope. He's the right age.

[Josquius]

Hopefully the Papacy leads the way in learning from Trump and not going for a far right nut as has been long expected.
I mean sure, it's the pope. He's not going to be a progressive idol. But Francis was cool as  priests of conservative religions go.

While I love the name, Pizza Baller is definitely too young.  The cardinals have seemed hesitant to go for a candidate who's expected to last more than 15 years or so.

They need the deccenial media circus to retain relevance?

[crazy canuck]

The Archbishop from Kabul?

[Duque de Bragança]

The Archbishop from Kabul?

There is none. There was a Mission sui Juris before the Taliban take over https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mission_sui_iuris_of_Afghanistan

There is a Bishops' conference of Central Asia, however. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bishops%27_Conference_of_Central_Asia

[Baron von Schtinkenbutt]

The Archbishop from Kabul?

There is none. There was a Mission sui Juris before the Taliban take over https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mission_sui_iuris_of_Afghanistan

There is a Bishops' conference of Central Asia, however. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bishops%27_Conference_of_Central_Asia

It's a reference...

[Duque de Bragança]

The Archbishop from Kabul?

There is none. There was a Mission sui Juris before the Taliban take over https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mission_sui_iuris_of_Afghanistan

There is a Bishops' conference of Central Asia, however. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bishops%27_Conference_of_Central_Asia

It's a reference...

Nestorius is a better one for Central Asia, despite not being catholic though these days historians are not sure if Nestorius was really... nestorian.

[crazy canuck]

Watch Conclave - its really quite a good movie.  Won the Oscar for best screen play and I think well deserved.

The Archbishop of Kabul is a character that plays a role in the movie.

[Duque de Bragança]

Can't say I remembered the movie.
Besides, Oscars are hardly an argument these days.

This is how a a pre-conclave could (not should ?) like :

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