⚡️🇻🇦 NEW - The main favorites to succeed Pope Francis as head of the Catholic Church:

🇮🇹 Pietro Parolin - Vatican Secretary of State, recognized for his diplomatic mastery and ability to manage the Church's internal balances.

🇫🇷 Jean-Marc Aveline - Archbishop of Marseille, close to François, involved in inter-religious dialogue and migration issues.

🇮🇹 Matteo Zuppi - Archbishop of Bologna, president of the Italian bishops, appreciated for his pastoral approach and social positions.

🇵🇭 Luis Antonio Tagle - Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization, popular figure in Asia, effective communicator, close to disadvantaged communities.

🇬🇳 Robert Sarah - Former Prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship, a prominent figure in conservative circles, attached to the liturgical tradition.

🇮🇹 Pierbattista Pizzaballa - Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, renowned for his expertise in interreligious dialogue in the Middle East.

➡️ The future pope will be elected behind closed doors by the cardinal electors (under 80), gathered in conclave at the Vatican. White smoke will mark the election of the new pontiff.