THE NEXT POSSIBLE POPE

 List of the Cardinals who might be the next possible pope .

1) MATTEO MARIA ZUPPI. Aged 69 from Italy ,he liked POPE FRANCIS when he lived in Buenos  Aires ,Zuppi is known as a "street priest" who focus on migrants and poor ,he is closely associated with the community of Sant'Egidio , global peace and justice catholic group.

2) Cardinal .Peter Turkson .Aged 76 from Ghana -Africa .Pope John aul 11 appointed him Archbishop of Cape Coast in 1992 and 11 year later appointed him as the first Cardinal of west Africa.pope Benedict appointed him as the head of the pontifical council for justice and peace in the world.

3)  . Joseph Tobin .Aged 72 from U.S .is a former global leader of a major catholic religious order known as Redemptorists .He speaks languages like  Italian, Spanish,French and Portuguese fluently. He is one of the top leader in catholic church in U.S

4) Cardinal Pietro Parolin . Aged 70 from Italy . Parolin is  seen as a compromise candidate between progressive and canservatives.He has been a church diplomat for most of his life and served as pope Francis' secretary of state since 2013.

5) Cardinal Juan Jose Omella.Aged 79. Cardinal Omella a a man after pope Francis' own heart un-assuming and good natured, he lives a humble life despite his lofty title ,dedication his church career to  pastoral care ,promoting social justice and embodying a compassionate and inclusive visition of catholicism.

6) Mario Grech .Aged 68 from Malta ,Grech comes from Gozo a tiny island that is part of Malta ,the smallest country in the E.U .he was appointed by pope Francis to be secretary general of the synod of Bishops .

7)  Peter Erdo .Aged 72 from Hungry. Erdo was already , considered a papal contender in the last conclave in 2013.He is seen as a pioneer of new evangelization drive .he is a top priority for many Cardinals .

8) Jean-Marc  Aveline ,Aged 66 from .He has made a great career stride becoming Bishop in 2013 ,Then Archbishop in 2019 and a Cardinal three years later ,His standing was boosted in 2023 ,when he organised an international church conference on Mediterranean issue at which pope Francis was the star guest.

8) Luis Antonio Tagle ,Aged 67,from Philippines .he is called "Asian Francis" because of similar commitment to social justice. He has had pastoral experience since his priesthood since 1982,he then gained administrative  experience, first as Bishop of Imus and then as Archbishop of Monila. If elected he would be the first pope from Asia.. 

.N.B the position of pope is not contested ,they just observe your behavious and what you have done to the church.