Note: This blog was originally published on February 23rd.
Now with the passing of the Pope, it’s time for CONCLAVE 2025.
Currently as we speak, Pope Francis is battling double pneumonia and was hospitalized in a critical state.
The 88-year-old needed supplemental oxygen and blood transfusions and was described as having prolonged asthma-like respiratory crisis.
So its up and down right now.
Now I would never wish ill upon Il Papa, and I dont want to jump the gun here.
But word is the Swiss Guard have already been practicing for his funeral.
Almost like when your favorite band goes pop and all the Johnny come latelies hop on the Conclave bandwagon.
But this is real life, not some movie with a VERY stupid ending, I might add.
Hes currently the second highest at the Vatican.
He is sent all over the world to deal with foreign relations and dictators.
In that regard this seems like the chalk pick.
So thats something to consider.
Luis Antonio Tagle
Luis Antonio Tagle is a Filipino widely considered an extension of Pope Francis.
Meaning the next pope should be a departure from the last one.
The pendulum swings back.
I dont think that really holds true because the Papacy has just been getting more progressive.
If that holds true, the Filipino is in good shape.
Peter Turkson
Im obsessed with Peter Turkson because I desperately want to see #BlackPope.
Hes still of age this go round and would obviously get heavy support from the African delegate.
Ambongo Besungu
Surprisingly not mentioned here is Ambongo Besungu, from the democratic republic of the Congo.
I believe hes a strong contender too and obviously would fulfill the first #BlackPope.
Hes a conservative who openly criticized Pope Francis.
Peter Erdo
Speaking of conservatives, Peter Erdo is the most conservative of this betting bunch.
He hates all the gay stuff and divorce stuff that Pope Francis lets fly.
So that gives him strong chances.
Angelo Scola
Angelo Scola is a always the bridesmaid, never the bride jot down candidate.
He was the odds on favorite in last Conclave.
He lost as a #1 seed, basically.
Not listed is probably the only shot we have to get an American Pope.
Cardinal Leo Burke, the Arch-conservative from St. Louis.
Another open critic of Francis who wants to return to stricter doctrine.
Timothy Dolan from New York would have been long shot as a viable candidate had this happened earlier.
As he turned 75 he had to turn in his resignation to the Holy See.
This aint Hollywood where they are gonna elect some hermaphrodite, ok?
This is still the Catholic Church.
My money is on the Italian.
The Guineas arent gonna let this opportunity pass them by
