The Catholic Church is preparing to choose the new pontiff from May 7th. The meeting to choose a new Pope, after Francis’ death, will bring together 135 cardinals, under 80, who are able to choose the future leader.
The election of a Vatican head of state generates discussions around names considered strong candidates, and a name is highlighted among the possible successors: Jean-Marc Aveline Archbishop of Marseille, France.
Born in Algeria, 66 -year -old French family, is considered by many to be Francisco’s “favorite”.
His trajectory in the church was marked by promotions, having become bishop, archbishop and cardinal during the Papacy of Francis.
Profile aligned with Francisco
Aveline is known for its sensitivity to migratory questions and to interreligious dialogue themes dear to Pope Francis. Its performance in Marseille, a port city with intense migratory movement, reinforces this profile.
The French cardinal also stands out for his dialogue with the Algerian community and his bridge construction approach between different religions, following the footsteps of Francis.
Challenges for succession
Despite favoritism, Aveline faces obstacles. His ordination as a cardinal is recent, dating from 2022, which puts him at a disadvantage in relation to the most experienced cardinals in the Cardinal College .
In addition, its international projection is still limited, being better known for its local performance in France, including meetings with the president Emmanuel Macron .
The possibility of a French Pope after more than 600 years arouses the interest of the French Catholic community.
However, the French Church does not currently have the same political influence in the Vatican as other more prominent Catholic communities.
Jean-Marc Avelline represents a warning and open church view of dialogue, positioning itself as a moderate progressive in some respects and moderate conservative in doctrinal issues. His age, 66, is also a relevant factor, as it could result in a long pontificate if elected.
New Pope’s voting process
After the cardinals arrive at the Vatican, the conclave begins with a special morning mass in St. Peter’s Basilica. They walk to the Sistine Chapel to begin the election process.
Voting is performed at closed doors, and confidentiality is strictly stored. The chapel is verified in search of hidden cameras and microphones, and the cardinals are not allowed to talk about procedures with anyone outside the group. If they do, they can be excommunicated.
When they end, each cardinal – in order of seniority – walks to an altar to ceremonially place its doubled banknote in a chalice. The votes are then told and the result is read to the cardinals.
If a cardinal receives two thirds of the votes, he becomes the new Pope.
This content was originally published in who is Jean-Marc Aveline, Cardinal FRANCES quoted to be Pope on CNN Brazil.
Source: CNN Brasil
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