en.news
141.8K

Who Will Be the Next Pope: The “Safe Bet”

Sophia Institute Press aired a June 24 live discussion to advertise Edward Pentin’s book “The Next Pope.” Pentin, the historian Roberto de Mattei, John Allen (CruxNow.com) and Ross Douthat (New York …More
Sophia Institute Press aired a June 24 live discussion to advertise Edward Pentin’s book “The Next Pope.” Pentin, the historian Roberto de Mattei, John Allen (CruxNow.com) and Ross Douthat (New York Times) participated. The discussion was moderated by Diane Montagna.
The book presents 19 cardinals who Pentin considers possible future popes. They are: Bagnasco, Burke, Duka, Eijk, Erdö, Müller, Napier, O’Malley, Ouellet, Parolin, Piacenza, Ranjith, Ravasi, Sarah, Schönborn, Scola, Tagle, Turkson, Zuppi.
Allen pointed out that he is ruining his “reputation” [with the Church's enemies] by participating in the panel, observing that he was the most liberal in the round. He justified his presence by explaining that he is “actually a friend of Edward Pentin.”
Conservatives Do Not Even Have A Plausible Candidate Anymore
Allen observed that Francis has already appointed over 60% of the voting cardinals, a number that will be well over 2/3 in few years, “It would be unreasonable to expect that a …More
Jmy1975
Diane Montagna is gorgeous.
Brother Timothy Marie shares this
1
Truth.
Swiss MP on IslamMore
Truth.

Swiss MP on Islam
Liam Ronan
Perhaps come the next conclave there will be many less cardinals than at present. Nothing is impossible for God.