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The condition of Pope Francis remains critical. Both of his lungs have pneumonia. Along with this, the report shows symptoms of kidney failure. In such a situation, there are speculations that they may resign from the post due to health reasons.
If the Pope resigns from the post of Francis, then let us know how the new Pope will be selected in his place…
Pope Francis last appeared publicly in an event in a Vatican on 12 February.
Question- How are the new Pope selected? What does it have to do with white-black smoke?
There is no official announcement about the next Pope contenders after the Pope’s death. The process of selection of new Pope is called ‘Papal Conclave’. When the Pope dies or they resign, the Catholic Church cardinals choose.
Cardinals are a group of big priests. Their job is to advise the Pope. Every time the pope is chosen from these cardinals. Although it is not necessary to have a cardinal to become a pope, but till now every pope has been a cardinal before being selected.
The first day of the conclave begins with a special prayer meeting. All cardinals are united in a room during prayer. In this, every cardinal gosples, ie, keep a hand on the holy book and swear that he will never disclose any information related to this election to anyone else.
The room is then closed and then the voting process begins in a secret manner. Each cardinal writes the name of its choice on a paper. They are then kept in a plate. After this, three officers count them. All ballots are burnt after voting.
When the voting is over, white or black smoke is indicated to remove the result. Meaning of black smoke- no decision has been taken regarding the new Pope yet. The smoke comes out when the new pope is chosen.
On 13 March 2013, Argentina’s Cardinal Khorkhe Mario Bargogallio was chosen as the new Pope. Then white smoke appeared from the chimney of the Vatican Cystine Chapel.
Question- Why do two-thirds of votes are needed to become a Pope?
In the election of 1159, 2 pope were selected simultaneously. The large group of cardinals chose Cardinal Rollando as Pope Alexander-3. At the same time, the small group of cardinals chose Montseli as Pope Victor-4.
The Pope of the small group had the support of King Frederick Barbosa. In such a situation, Pope Alexander-3 had to spend most of the time outside Rome. At the same time, the low -support Pope remained frozen in Rome. The dispute ended only after the death of Pope Victor-4 in 1164.
Since then, changes have been made in the process of choosing the pope. A two-thirds majority have been needed for the Pope’s election, so there is maximum consensus between all the cardills. The voting process is repeated several times until one gets two-thirds of votes.
Even after three days of voting, no pope is chosen, then the voting stops for a day. Even after 33 rounds, if no one is selected, then under the new rule, there is a contest between the top-2 contenders.
Two elections for the new pope that lasts the longest In the 13th century, the longest Pope was selected. Then there was voting for the Pope from November 1268 to September 1271. The real reason for such a long election was explained for internal discord and external intervention. From then on, voting started in the closed room. After this, the Pope election took 7 months in 1740. In the 21st century, there have been 2 Conclaves for the Pope’s election so far. It took 4 days for the election of Pope Benedict and 5 days for Pope Francis election.
Question, New Pope Of Election Who Do Is?
To become a pope, it is necessary for the candidate to be a male and Catholic Christian. The Pope selects 120 cardinals. All of them should be less than 80 years at the time of death or resignation of the Pope. As of 22 January 2025, there are 252 cardinals worldwide. Of these, 138 cardinals are under 80 years of age. At the moment it is not clear how 120 people out of these 138 people will be chosen.
4 big contenders to become a new pope
1. Pitro Parolin, Italy
Pietro Porolin is from Italy and is the biggest contender to become a Pope.
Born: 17 January 1955 (70 years)
Cardinal Pitro is at the forefront of the race to succeed Parolin Pope Francis. He is the highest ranked cardinal in the Conclave and has been the Secretary of State for the Vatican since 2013. He has spent his career in the diplomatic wing of Vatican.
challenge: Just as the Cardinal of the US continent was made the pope in 2013, this time the cardinals of Africa, Asia or other continent can be given a chance. In such a situation, the side of Porolin of Europe will weaken.
2. Cardinal Peter Turkon, Ghana
Turqson is a supporter of LGBTQ+ rights.
Born: October 11, 1948 (76 years)
Turqson comes from the continent of Africa and is an important contender to become a new Pope. His views on Social Justice, Climate, Poverty Elimination match the policies of Pope Francis.
challenge: Turqson is 76 years old, which is considered more to become a new pope. However, the last time Francis became the Pope, he was 77 years old.
3. Louis Antonio Tagley, Philippines
Louis Antonio Tagley is being considered as the Pope contender due to age.
Born: June 21, 1957 (67 years)
Luis Tagley is called ‘Francis of Asia’. He is a strong contender because of his charismatic figure and popularity among the youth. If they become the Pope, they will be the first pope of Asia.
challenge: Some people consider him very liberal, who cannot like conservative cardinals.
4. Cardinal Matio Juppies, Italy
Juppi played an important role in ending the Civil War in Mozambique in 1992.
Born: October 11, 1955 (69 years) Juppies are an impressive cardinal in Italy and are considered closest to Pope Francis. Juppi has also been sent on several global visits by the Vatican City to meet Ukraine and former President who Biden.
challenge: There may be criticism to constantly being selected from Italy. Like Pietro Parolin, their claim may be weak.
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