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Pope francis death news: Catholic Christian Christian Pope Francis died on Monday (21 April 2025) at the age of 88. Cardinal Kevin Fareel confirmed his death. A day earlier the Pope met two Vatican officials and thanked the well -wishers for their prayers and support. After the death of Pope Francis, discussions about his successor have intensified. For this, many major cardinals are being considered as possible candidates.
This name is at the forefront in the successor’s race
The name of Cardinal Pitro Parolin is being considered at the forefront in the Race of the successor of Pope Francis. Pietro, who hails from Italy, has been one of the most trusted colleagues of Pope Francis for the past decade. 70 -year -old Pietro has been leading the Diplomacy and Administration of the Vatican as a Home Secretary (Secretary of State) since 2013. His role in global diplomatic and his experience in Curia, Vatican makes him a strong contender.
Cardinal Peter Erdo and Peter Turkson
Cardinal Peter Erdo, who hails from Hungary, is also seen as the successor of Pope Francis. He has been the former president of the Bishop Conference of Europe. He currently has the post of Archbishop of Essergome-Budapest. The name of Ghana’s cardinal Peter Turkon is also considered to be the successor of the Pope. He has been the former head of the council for justice and peace.
These names including Cardinal Luis Tagle also in the race
Pope is also named Cardinal Louis Antonio Tagle, who hails from the Philippines as the successor of Francis. His social justice and commitment to the poor corresponds to the ideology of Francis. He is a strong contender as a non-European Pope. Cardinal Mateo Zuppi, who lives in Italy, is also ahead in this race. Juppi is a key member of Bologna’s Archbishop and St. Agidio community. He has been active in social work and peace.
Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke is also ahead in the Race of the successor of Pope Francis. He was made a cardial in 2010 by Pope Benedict XVI. Apart from this, Gerhard Muller, Angelo Scola, Angelo Bagnsco and Robert Sara may also be the successor of Pope Francis.