US EditionThese are the Latin American cardinals who will participate in the papal conclave.
- Twenty-Three cardinals from Latin America will vote among 133 electors in the upcoming papal conclave held in 2025.
- This participation reflects Latin America's large Catholic population and Pope Francis being the first Latin American pope, though some doubt the next pope will be from the region.
- Critics express concern that another Latin American pope might continue Francis' pastoral approach, while cardinals emphasize the Church's role against social injustices and supporting local efforts.
- Detractors reportedly declared, "Never again a Latin American," whereas Cardinal Spengler urged justice for murdered leaders, stating, "The blood of hundreds of murdered leaders… call for justice."
- The conclave atmosphere is peaceful and prayerful, with cardinals discussing the future pope responsibly and expecting the election to conclude quickly.
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Latin America’s conclave wildcards
In the media narrative, Latin American cardinals are seen as a nearly unified voting block — loosely aligned with Pope Francis and likely to support a successor who would continue his legacy, perhaps someone like Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle or Cardinal Robert Prevost.But the reality is more complex.Image credit: Edgar Beltran/The PillarWhile almost all Latin American cardinals were created by Francis, not all of them necessarily share what is ge…
These are the Latin American cardinals who will participate in the papal conclave.
By CNN en Español This May 7, the papal conclave will meet, tasked with electing the next pope after the death of Francis at the age of 88. It is a secret meeting of cardinals that, for centuries, has served to elect the leader of the Catholic Church. The conclave is made up of 135 cardinals under the age of 80 who are eligible to vote. Four out of five of the cardinals who will elect the next pontiff owe their positions to Pope Francis, and amo…
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