What to Know About the Conclave to Choose Pope Francis’ Successor - The New York Times Apparently there are 135 Cardinals who will vote and they need a 2/3 majority to select the new Pope so they need 91 votes for one Cardinal to become the next Pope. Also, Pope Francis appointed roughly 80% of them so his philosophy could carry forward for the next Pope.
Almost no chance today. There will start to be unofficial coalitions by tomorrow based on the voting today where you might have a shot.
I saw the betting odds last week but figured if you gambled on the next pope you probably get a direct flight to hell, no layovers.
He shouldn't be selected simply because he would choose a new name that is nowhere near as good as his given name.
He should choose..... Pizzaballa. Then we'd get to have Pope Pizzaballa. Who needs tradition when you can have a name like that?
“……we want you all to seriously consider picking a pope who embraces President Trump’s best qualities, As you all undoubtedly know, President Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election by a massive landslide, . …..The new pope must have a strict “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy when it comes to lies and other “woke” concepts like infidelity, corruption,….. Next, the church’s days of denouncing greed must end. The idea that money is the root of all evil does not align with President Trump’s ongoing cryptocurrency ventures ….. “ MSN
