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Hindustan Times
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Rubio's shocking Vatican statement on Russia-Ukraine deal amid Turkey Talks
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on May 17 said that the Vatican could be a venue for Russia-Ukraine peace talks. Speaking to reporters in Rome before meeting with Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, the Vatican point man on Ukraine, Rubio said that he would be discussing potential ways the Vatican could help. Watch for more
Vogue
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Vogue
Calling All Conclave-Heads: A New Pope Has Been Chosen!
It's been a long conclave season (especially if you count the months prior to the Oscars when we were all obsessed with the movie Conclave), and it officially came to an end on Thursday, May 8 with a plume of white smoke drifting from the Sistine Chapel that announced the election of a brand-new pope. 133 cardinals worked tirelessly to choose a head of the Catholic Church to replace the late Pope Francis, and although we don't know the identity of his successor just yet, there's plenty of fervor in Vatican City around the lingering question of who will be the next pope; top candidates include Rome's Matteo Zuppi, longtime Vatican secretary of state Pietro Parolin, American Francis Prevost and former archbishop of Manila Luis Antonio Gokim Tagle (who, if elected, would be the Vatican's first Asian pope in the modern era.)
The Age
08-05-2025
- Politics
- The Age
After four decades abroad, Italians hope the papacy is coming home
Rome: On the eve of the conclave, Italian Cardinal Matteo Zuppi found himself dodging questions as he was mugged by a waiting media pack about his chances of being the next pope. Walking the cobblestone streets of Vatican City, he joked with reporters, telling them he was on his way to his barber, poking fun at the intense media focus on his candidacy. 'If the conclave lasts a couple of months, at least I'll fix myself up a bit,' he quipped, laughing as he added, 'As my mother would have said: 'Where are you going looking like that?'' Despite his self-deprecating denial of being 'papabile' – the Italian term for a man who could be pope – speculation around his name continues to grow, fuelled by his diplomatic achievements as Francis' special envoy to Russia and Ukraine. For Italians, the idea of an Italian pope has always been more than just a matter of religion; it's an integral part of their identity. The Vatican, sitting at the heart of Rome, has long been part of the country's cultural fabric. For centuries, the papacy was firmly in Italian hands, with 213 of the 266 popes throughout history coming from Italy. That relationship came to an end in 1978 when Albino Luciani, the patriarch of Venice, briefly ascended as Pope John Paul I. His death 33 days later marked a shift in papacy, with popes from Poland, Germany, and Argentina following. As the church became more global, Italy's influence within the College of Cardinals waned, although it still has 17 cardinal electors. As one Roman prelate reportedly quipped this week: 'Wouldn't it be nice if the next pope were Italian?' Alberto Melloni, a historian of the Catholic Church at the University of Bologna, says Italy's history is inseparable from the Vatican. 'The church's influence has shaped everything from art to politics to education in this country,' he said.
The Herald Scotland
07-05-2025
- Politics
- The Herald Scotland
Who will be the new pope? Clock ticking down to historic conclave.
Now the gathering of more than 130 voting cardinals must decide whether to continue in the direction of Francis or elect a pope likely to choose a more traditional path for the church: A pope willing to confront world leaders in defense of the marginalized or a pope who confines his commentary to strictly church matters. Francis made history as the first pope from Latin America. There has never been one from the U.S. and the next one is also likely to hail from elsewhere. Will we see the first American pope? How USA's image could come into play Italy has provided 217 of the 266 popes, and some Italians are among a long list of cardinals considered strong contenders. They include Matteo Zuppi, 69, a close associate of Francis; Pietro Parolin, 70, the Vatican Secretary of State who is considered a moderate; and Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, 60, an Italian who served the church in Jerusalem for more than a decade and whose relative youth could work against him. Some top contenders from outside Italy include Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, 67, of the Philippines, a liberal sometimes referred to as "Francis 2;" Cardinal Peter Erdo, 72, of Hungary, who is considered a favorite among the more conservative cardinals; and Cardinal Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson, 76, of Ghana, who would be the first pope from sub-Saharan Africa. A battle for the soul of the Church: What's at stake in conclave this week The conclave will continue until a pope is elected. One vote is expected the first day, then two each morning and two each afternoon until a candidate claims the two-thirds majority. The ballots are burned after each vote; black smoke emits from the Sistine Chapel when the vote fails to select a pope. White smoke means the decision has been made. If the electors fail to reach an agreement after three days, a break of up to one day is allowed "for prayer, free discussion among voters and a brief spiritual exhortation." There is no set time limit for the conclave, but recent conclaves have lasted only a few days. Betting odds rise for one favorite: Who will be the next pope? Though Francis didn't make any major changes to the conclave itself, his outreach to what he called "the peripheries'' left an imprint. A record 108 of voting cardinals were appointed by Francis, more than 80%. For the first time in memory, Europeans make up less than 50% of the voting cardinals. And more than two dozen cardinal electors are from countries that have never voted for a pope, among them Rwanda, Myanmar and South Sudan, according to the Washington Post. "There are now many cardinals from Asia and North Africa who are potential popes," said Massimo Faggioli, a professor of theology and religious studies at Villanova University. "That makes it different than it has been for many centuries." A conclave like no other: How papal pick gathering is different this year Each new pope, once chosen by a conclave of the College of Cardinals, can take on a new name, one infused with meaning, history and tradition. When Jorge Bergoglio ascended to the papacy, he chose to become Pope Francis in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, a 13th century friar who rejected his family's wealth and went to live, minister and work among the poor. Other popes have chosen names that reflected their own values, their own heritage or their own heroes. St. Peter was the first pope, one of the 12 apostles and the man who Catholics believe was ordained by Jesus himself. Petros is Greek for "stone" or "rock." According to the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus said to the apostle who'd been known as Simon, "Thou art Peter, and upon this rock, I will build my church."
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
First Asian Or First African Pope? One Of These Cardinals Could Succeed Francis
Speculation is rising in the Vatican about who might succeed Pope Francis, as discussions intensify among church insiders. Cardinals under the age of 80 will eventually gather in a secretive conclave to elect the next pope, requiring a two-thirds majority vote. Leading contenders include Italy's Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, known for peace missions; Hungary's Péter Erdő, backed by many European and African cardinals; the Philippines' Luis Antonio Tagle, who could become the first Asian pope; conservative favorite Cardinal Robert Sarah; and Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, whose long diplomatic résumé is both an asset and a challenge.
