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wunmi590:


The best is having an African pope for the first time, who will change alot of some damages that has already been established like the way marriage and the likes..

But I don't see that coming soon because they believe we African don't joke with pur culture...

I'm a confirmed catholic, before some people will come for me

Ur last line not necessary.
Learn to be confident of your stance on any matter without fear of anyone attacking you.

wunmi590:


The best is having an African pope for the first time, who will change alot of some damages that has already been established like the way marriage and the likes..

But I don't see that coming soon because they believe we African don't joke with pur culture...

I'm a confirmed catholic, before some people will come for me

3 African have been elected popes in the past. Update your records.

CJStarz:

Ur last line not necessary.
Learn to be confident of your stance on any matter without fear of anyone attacking you.

Thank you

What is with Philippines and gays or men that behave like women.

It's seen in all there movies and actions

Righthussle:

No matter how much Jesus love and use black people, he can never make a black man pope.

Even if the tithe and offering of black people is as much as the grains of sand on earth, the Christian god will never let a black man become pope.

Lol

USA or Italy

Goo0dHardDick:
Damn!

Ain't no fan of religion but where's Arinze? The one from Onitsha and currently 92?

Old as Bleep...He could die on the day of coronation!!!

MrBONE2:


Too bad if hunger should set into Tummies of the Vatican Electoral Bodies, they will technically denied Africans the chance to lead da position and sell it to da highest bidder

Lol, you think those guys will vote a black man 😂😂😂😂

I pity the blind black followers of that organisation

BlackViper:


https://www.the-sun.com/news/14069620/next-pope-candidates-cardinals-death/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sunyoutubestories

Pietro Patrolin is the Next Pope.

wunmi590:


The best is having an African pope for the first time, who will change alot of some damages that has already been established like the way marriage and the likes..

But I don't see that coming soon because they believe we African don't joke with pur culture...

I'm a confirmed catholic, before some people will come for me

The Catholic Church has had Black Popes in the past though very early in it's 1700 year history.
The Next Pope is the Italian.
He ticks all the boxes

Confirm4real:
They hardly give it to Blacks

They did..at least 3 times at a time when skin colour meant nothing.

1Alex:


Among the 8 front-runners, the strongest candidates seem to be:

1. Cardinal Pietro Parolin

Why?

He’s Italian — traditionally, Italians have historically been favored (most popes were Italian before John Paul II broke the trend in 1978).

He’s already the Vatican’s Secretary of State, meaning he is extremely powerful, trusted, and experienced in Church diplomacy.

He is a moderate, meaning he can appeal to both conservatives and progressives — very important when trying to unite cardinals from very different parts of the world.

Bookmakers and Vatican watchers have been tipping him for a while, meaning inside information s his chances.


Risk? Some cardinals might want a more "global" Pope (like an African, Asian, or Latin American) instead of another European.

2. Cardinal Luis Tagle

Why?

He’s known as the "Asian Pope Francis," meaning he shares the late Pope’s softer, comionate approach.

If the cardinals want to continue Francis's legacy, Tagle would be a natural choice.

Choosing him would make him the first Asian Pope, sending a strong signal about the global nature of the Church (Asia has huge Catholic populations, especially in the Philippines).

He is well-liked personally — humble, media-friendly, and speaks good English.


Risk? Some very conservative cardinals may find him too liberal, and his relatively younger age (67) could mean a long reign — which not every voting cardinal wants.

3. Cardinal Matteo Zuppi

Why?

Italian, again (location helps).

Very close to Pope Francis and seen as his "spiritual son."

A bridge-builder: he worked on peace missions (Russia-Ukraine peace initiative), which shows diplomatic skills.

Progressive on LGBTQ and marginalized groups — which would continue Francis’s tone.


Risk? Some conservatives in the conclave might resist him because of his liberal positions.

Less likely candidates:

Cardinal Burke and Cardinal Eijk are too hardline conservative — the majority of cardinals today were appointed by Pope Francis, who leaned more moderate and liberal.

Cardinal Besungu has strong African but his outright opposition to Pope Francis's teachings might hurt him in this conclave.

Cardinal Erdo is strong but has made some very controversial statements (especially about refugees) that could alienate moderate voters.

Cardinal Grech is respected but a bit too "low-key" compared to others.

If I had to bet, Cardinal Parolin is the most likely winner.
If cardinals want continuity with a global flavor, Luis Tagle could be a surprise pick.
If they want an Italian with strong Francis ties but not too radical, Zuppi is right there.

I agree with everything you said about the number 1.

Goo0dHardDick:
Damn!

Ain't no fan of religion but where's Arinze? The one from Onitsha and currently 92?

cardinals above 80 are not eligible to vote or be voted for

nairalanda1:


1..china is an atheist nation

2.. Buddhism came from India. The Buddha was an Indian man. Their main pilgrimage sites are in India.

3..China has ancestor worship, and indigenous philosophy like confucianism and tao. Also a large number of Chinese are Muslim and christian. But most of them are atheists. The Communist Party of China promotes state atheism

Why don’t you ask yourself why an atheist state is more prosperous than a nation like Nigeria which has large number of churches and mosques in every street?

You erred when you stated that large number of Chinese are Christians and Muslims.

I do not have energy for argument, read the attached

BlackViper:


https://www.the-sun.com/news/14069620/next-pope-candidates-cardinals-death/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sunyoutubestories

the black cardinal is out of it except God chuk mouth

But sincerely, if I was among the College of Cardinals, I would be voting myself during the papal conclave. I am as qualified as others are.

Cardinal Grech is the next pope , you heard it here first

nairalanda1:


So how did a Pole and a German get it?

Pope victor 1 was a barber, even considered a black Pope. And they might decide to even elect an American or even a black man this time.

We all just need to that the (papal position ) Bishop of Rome ,is still more favorable to the natives. No more no less

You want a 92 years old man to be a Pope ?

Goo0dHardDick:
Damn!

Ain't no fan of religion but where's Arinze? The one from Onitsha and currently 92?

Just seven contenders.

wunmi590:


The best is having an African pope for the first time, who will change alot of some damages that has already been established like the way marriage and the likes..

But I don't see that coming soon because they believe we African don't joke with pur culture...

I'm a confirmed catholic, before some people will come for me

Vatican is a sovereign state just like the USA and Nigeria, a Pope of African origin can't do much to favor us just like Obama failed to do something for his fellow Africans in his eight years of istration as the president of the United States of America. The only difference is that the Pope is both the political head of the Vatican and spiritual leader of the entire Christendom while Obama is just a political head.

Goo0dHardDick:
Damn!

Ain't no fan of religion but where's Arinze? The one from Onitsha and currently 92?

I tire........ They no wan give African let alone a Nigerian

[Theoutcome will be confirmed to the public when white smoke burns out of the Sistine Chapel chimney]




It's simple. A white smoke will not produce a black Pope. It's not going to be possible.

fasho01:
Why won't they just give it to the youngest Cardinal Besungu who may likely be in there longer based on his age and would be the first African pope? It would have been nice, sentiments aside

But whats with the opening statement that he publicly clashed with Pope Francis? Is it to disqualify him already

His ticket done cut already.

Suncheks:

Vatican is a sovereign state just like the USA and Nigeria, a Pope of African origin can't do much to favor us just like Obama failed to do something for his fellow Africans in his eight years of istration as the president of the United States of America. The only difference is that the Pope is both the political head of the Vatican and spiritual leader of the entire Christendom while Obama is just a political head.

What could Obama have done?

Relax the visa rules for Africans to easily immigrate to the US ?

What is the need of picking a Pope to bury him in the next few years? Why not pick a younger person who will stay longer.

MT:


Why don’t you ask yourself why an atheist state is more prosperous than a nation like Nigeria which has large number of churches and mosques in every street?

You erred when you stated that large number of Chinese are Christians and Muslims.

I do not have energy for argument, read the attached

It's kind of simple. China economics wise runs an industrial nation that exports manufactured goods and services and is capitalistic

Nigeria is a resource dependent, dutch diseased nation


Also the USSR collapsed despite being atheist because they practiced state controlled economics which while it got them developed also had them taking loans for the last 20 years from capitalist imperialist nations.

USA is religious yet developed because manufactured goods and services

Please, not another WOKE pope, let’s go conservative this time, salvation is not a popularity contest