Michigan native Cardinal Joseph Tobin could be among those considered to succeed Pope Francis
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Michigan native Cardinal Joseph Tobin could be among those considered to succeed Pope Francis
As the world mourns the death of Pope Francis, the Roman Catholic College of Cardinals is preparing to begin the sacred process of choosing the next pope.The conclave, where voting cardinals gather in the Sistine Chapel to elect a new pope, is expected to begin in May. Among the potential candidates is Cardinal Joseph Tobin, a Detroit native and one of 10 American cardinal electors eligible to vote. Tobin, 72, currently serves as the Archbishop …
The death of Pope Francis on Monday at the age of 88 has marked the beginning of a new stage in the Catholic Church, where the protocol to convene the next conclave has been activated. As the tradition dictates, the cardinals will meet in the Vatican to elect the new pontiff, and among the names that resonate the most is that of Cardinal Joseph Tobin, Archbishop of Newark, New Jersey. That is why we tell you who he is. Although historically he h…
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