We might have a black pope. He's not first pick, but still.

[Baitball Blogger]

The first hopeful is Filipino and his work is in line with Francis' philosophy and approach.

And then there's:


From Africa, Cardinal Peter Turkson of Ghana emerges as a compelling candidate at 5:1 odds. A prominent voice on social justice, climate change, and economic inequality, Turkson would make history as the first African pope in over 1,500 years. His election would underscore the Church’s shifting demographics, where growth in Africa contrasts with declining influence in Europe and North America.

https://newsceleb.cafex.biz/blog/cardinal-luis-antonio-tagle-of-philippines-emerges-as-top-contender-in-vatican-conclave-after-pope-franciss-death

[yardwork]

1. Just like the movie!

[Kid Berwyn]

6. The Archbishop of Kabul

Understood the most important part of the job.

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2. I cannot begin to fathom the backlash from the racist portion of American Catholicism

[NoRethugFriends]

11. They'd like his anti-gay stuff

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12. I'm not sure they'd get to the point of even listening to him

[Sibelius Fan]

3. Women need not apply?

Still a sexist, authoritarian enterprise. Fuck the RCC.

[gab13by13]

4. Would that be like a DEI pick?

Oh dear.

[Chasstev365]

5. It Would Be so Fun to See MAGA and the Fox Viewers Heads Expolde

Can you imagine it? 😆😆😆

[NoRethugFriends]

7. Not so fast with the praise

The Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill passed unanimously in the Ghanaian Parliament back in February, although it has yet to be signed by President Nana Akufo-Addo. The law would allow prison sentences up to 5 years for same-gender relations, while LGBTQ+ rights advocates could face up to 10 years for their work. The law would also prohibit gender-affirming care. Those in favor of the law, including the Ghana Council of Catholic Bishops, argue that it protects traditional family values and marriage.

While Turkson holds that no one should be persecuted for their identity, he went on to argue that actions, rather than identity, could be punishable if it goes against a country’s rules.

[Baitball Blogger]

8. Good catch.

[NoRethugFriends]

10. Inspired by having watched the movie Conclave, which had the same subject about an African bishop.

[eppur_se_muova]

9. Oh my ... the bulging blood vessels in Turnip's brain are champing at the bit ...

which will be the lucky one to blow out when he gets the news ?

I'm hoping for an eight-way tie.