Cardinal Zuppi: Progressive Voice and Putin Opponent Leads Race for Papacy!

International News: Pope Francis, the supreme religious leader of the Catholic Christian community, died at the age of 88. According to the Vatican, his funeral will be held at 8 pm tonight at St. Peters Basilica. The Pope's death not only has a wave of mourning in the Catholic world, but now a period of global discussions about the selection of the next Pope has also begun.

The names of 5 major cardinals are coming out in the internal movements of media reports and the church associated with the Vatican, which are involved in the race to become a pope. But the name that is most discussed is the Cardinal Mateo Zuppies of Italy.

Who is Cardinal Maateo Zuppi?

69 -year -old Cardinal Maateo Zuppies is currently the chairman of Italy's Episopal Conference. They are widely identified for progressive ideas and inclusive thinking within the Catholic Church. In 2019, Pope Francis appointed him a cardinal, and he is considered close to Pope Francis due to a sympathetic approach to the LGBTQ community in the Church, a lobby of social justice, and inter-religious dialogue.

Putin's outspoken criticism, prominent role in peace efforts

Pope Francis assigned maateo zuppies the special messenger of peace after the eruption of Russia Ukraine war in 2022 In this role, Zuppies traveled to Kiev, Moscow and Washington and played an active participation in efforts to end the war. He is not only a critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, but is also one of the faces giving new direction to the church's diplomacy on the global stage.

Who can be the next Pope?

Analysts believe that the image of Cardinal Zuppies is of a liberal, communicative and peace-maker religious leader who puts them at the forefront of the race to become the next Pope. If they are chosen as the Pope, they will not only become a symbol of progressive leadership, but can also be expected to change the policies of the Vatican.
An era ends with the death of Pope Francis. But who will start a new chapter in the coming time - it remains to be seen. If the Cardinal Mateo Zuppies are selected, it would indicate that the Catholic Church is now moving towards more inclusion, peace, and modern thinking.