Pope Francis, the largest religious leader of the Christian community, died at the age of 88 It is done. He had been battling double pneumonia and kidney disease for a long time. The Vatican Catholic Church now follows a process to choose the pope of Christianity. In the event of Pope’s death or disability, the State Secretary of the Vatican, Cardinal Pitro Parolin, will manage the daily matters of the church until the choice of the new Pope.
Two Indian cardinals will vote
Two Indian cardinals have the right to vote in the selection of the next Pope. Therefore, India’s presence in this important decision process will be important. 79 -year -old Cardinal George Elelanchari Siro Malabar is the Chairman of the Catholic Church, Archbishop. Which is one of the largest Catholic communities in India. However, on 19 April 2025, he will lose his right to vote when he is 80 years old. 51 -year -old Cardinal George Kuwakad was appointed at the Cardinals College last December. It is noteworthy that the supreme pastor of the Roman Catholic Church is called Cardinal. There is a Vatican diplomat in front of Elenchary. And is the chairman of the inter -religious dialogue. Which is responsible for Pope’s trips and relations with global religious leaders.
Global impact on upcoming Pope election
Indian Cardinals Pope will participate in voting for the election, but the Cardinals College have more than 120 electors. They represent various regions of the world. Europe’s vote bank is the largest. For this reason, Europe becomes the most effective place in the selection of the Pope. However, countries in Latin America and Africa are demanding more representation. He argues that Catholic religion is growing fastest in these areas. As far as Asia is concerned, Christianity is growing in non-western societies. In such a situation, we have to find a leader who understands the global religious diversity. In 2013, the Pope Francis, elected in 2013, was the first Pope elected from Latin America.
Pope selection process
The Pope is selected through a major process. For this, there will be a meeting of cardinals first. After the Pope’s death, all cardinals under the age of 80 will gather in the Vatican City. They conduct the election process. Subsequently, voters enter the cystine chapel and take an oath of privacy. The latter external contact and cut the vote.
In the third stage, each cardinal writes on its favorite Pope’s name ballot. To win, the candidate has to get a two-thirds majority. In the fourth phase, ballot papers are burnt after each stage voting. Black smoke indicates that no decision has been taken, while the white smoke indicates that the new Pope has been chosen. The new Pope’s name is announced in the fifth phase. A senior cardinal appears on the balcony of St. Peters Basilica and announces “Habemus Papam” (we have a pope).
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