Starting Monday, April 18, 2005, 115 cardinals met in Rome to choose the pope to succeed Pope John Paul II. Learn about the lives of several cardinals whom many consider likely candidates to be the next leader of the Catholic Church.
Who Might the Next Pope Be?
 
Cardinal Kasper’s intellect, attitude could influence conclave
Portuguese cardinal has two passions: saints and soccer
Chilean cardinal was force for national reconciliation
Canadian cardinal creeps quietly onto lists of 'papabili'
Indonesian cardinal has been proponent of dialogue, tolerance
Brazil's Cardinal Agnelo has curial, pastoral experience
West African cardinal has experience with tough Church problems
Milan cardinal seen as strong, articulate pastoral voice
Scholarly Venice cardinal intent on raising Church’s profile
Vienna cardinal’s diplomatic, managerial skills tested by turmoil
Outspoken Honduran is one of the Latin America’s strongest voices
German theologian one of most respected, controversial cardinals
Bosnian cardinal saw Yugoslavian split, worked for reconciliation
Italian cardinal willing to re-examine delicate Church positions
Cardinal Lustiger has been the voice of French Catholics
Brazilian cardinal has safeguarded human dignity, promoted work
Variety of experience gives cardinal from India high profile
Belgian prelate says vocations crisis is wall against Church’s future
Nigerian could be choice for continuing JPII’s papacy style
Intellect, pastoral skills seen as strength of Argentine primate
Pope’s Rome vicar seen as possible Italian candidate to succeed him
Mexico City cardinal heads world’s largest archdiocese
Czech cardinal once washed windows, has led European bishops
Mexican cardinal is outspoken, uses media well
Portuguese cardinal could be a bridge candidate in conclave
Italian cardinal known for optimistic pastoral approach, love of art

 

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