Cardinal Parolin seen as an unlikely conclave choice
April 10, 2025
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CWN Editor's Note: Veteran Vatican journalist Sandro Magister writes that Cardinal Pietro Parolin has become the main focus of speculation about who might succeed Pope Francis. But the Vatican Secretary of State is actually not a strong candidate, Magister argues.
Pope Francis has never relied heavily on Cardinal Parolin, the Vatican-watcher writes, and the cardinal “also not seem capable of gathering among the cardinals the widespread trust that is necessary for election.” He notes that Cardinal Parolin’s most noteworthy diplomatic achievement, the Vatican’s secret accord with China, does not weigh in his favor.
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