Cardinal Carlo Maria Martini (Italy) 4/1
Jean-Marie Lustiger (France) 4/1
Joseph Ratzinger (Germany) 5/1
Claudio Hummes (Brazil) 13/2
Francis Arinze (Nigeria) 10/1
Jorge Mario Bergoglio (Argentina) 10/1
Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga (Honduras) 11/1
Cardinal Francisco Javier Errazuriz Ossa (Chile) 14/1
Dionigi Tettamanzi (Italy) 16/1
Cardianl Ruini (Italy) 20/1
Jose Da Cruz Policarpo (Portugal) 20/1
Keith O Brien (Scotland) 20/1
Cardinal Angelo Scola (Venice) 25/1
Giacomo Biffi (Italy) 25/1
Giovanni Battista Re (Italy) 25/1
Godfried Daneels (Belgium) 25/1
Jaime Lucas Ortega y Alamino (Cuba) 25/1
Angelo Sodano (Italy) 33/1
Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone (Italy) 33/1
Count Christoph von Schoenborn (Austria) 33/1
Ennio Antonelli (Italy) 33/1
Ivan Dias (India) 33/1
Norberto Rivera Carrera (Mexico) 33/1
Attilio Cardinal Nicora (Roman Curia) 40/1
http://www.popebetting.com/pope-betting.htm
A little about some of the candidates...
Francis Arinze - Born 1st November 1932 (Age: 70)
Arinze would be the first African Pope since Gelasius I in the fifth
century.
Like John Paul II Arinze holds strong conservative views on abortion,
contraception & homosexuality. Arinze believes that theologically all
people come from the same God and his desire to improve inter-faith
relations would see many other religions being welcomed by the Catholic
Church
What will go in his favour?
His conservative views.
His ability to improve and encourage Inter-faith relations
He is well respected by fellow cardinals
It is believed that cardinals would like a Pope from the developing
world, where the church has it's largest following
Not in his favour
Psychologically and spiritually the West may not be ready to welcome a
black Pope and this may effect the Cardinals decisions when they go to
vote. It is not a race issue but more about people's mentality.
Cardinals may not want much focus on improving inter-faith relations
within the Catholic Church.
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Cardinal Rodriguez Maradiaga - Born 29th December 1942 (Age: 62)
Many people believe that Maradiaga is the man who could ably succeed
John Paul. He campaigned for third world debt relief alongside Bono it
is thought he would make a charismatic Pope like John Paul II. There is
no doubt that Maradiaga would appeal to many different
countries/cultures. He can speak over eight different languages and can
even fly a plane!
What will go in his favour?
He speaks over eight different languages
He is active and willing to get involved with worldly issues
Latin American - Third world which has more Catholics than any other
continent
Not in his favour
He might be slightly too young although John Paul was younger at 58
when he was elected Pope
He compared the media to Hitler in the past!
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Tettamanzi - Born March 14th 1934 (Age: 71)
Dionigi Tettamanzi is the Archbishop of Milan (The most powerful
archdiocese in the world). The fact that John Paul II promoted him from
Cardinal of Genoa to Archbishop of Milan is one of the main reasons why
he is considered to be the favourite to succeed as Pope. Highly popular
and respected by his fellow Cardinals, Tettamanzi would lead the church
in the same conservative direction that John Paul II did.
What will go in his favour?
Almost all voting cardinals were elevated to be "princes of the Church"
by John Paul II, making it likely that his conservative views will
continue into the next Papacy.
If elected it would see the Papacy return to an Italian cardinal. As
Archbishop of Milan he has powerful countrymen and Opus Dei
(Conservative Roman Catholic Group) behind him. An affable, humble man,
he has a friendly face and it has even been said that he resembles the
great Pope John XXIII
Not in his favour
It is expected that the newly elected Pope will be someone who can
reach out to different countries/cultures. Tettamanzi does not speak
English which would limit his ability to communicate as well as John
Paul II. He might not be deemed "worldly" enough. While not as old as
some of the cardinals he is a lot older than what John Paul was when
elected Pope.
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Joseph Ratzinger - Born 16th April 1927 ( Age: 77)
German Cardinal Ratzinger has an added advantage - he leads the
congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. Many have suggested he is
somewhat a vice Pope who acts on initiative and is not afraid to make
important decisions which many would expect the Pope to make. John Paul
asked Ratzinger to stay on for five more years when he suggested he
might resign.
What will go in his favour?
Ratzinger is the Dean of the college of cardinals & respected by his
fellow brothers
Not in his favour
Some would consider him too old at 77.
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Claudio Hummes - Born 8th August 1934 (Age: 70)
Archbishop of Sao Paulo, Brazil, Hummes is a soft spoken Franciscan
conservative.
What will go in his favour?
He is a member of the increasingly powerful South American group that
now makes up almost one fifth of the electors.
John Paul II admired Claudio Hummes
At 70 he would be the perfect age to succeed the Pope
Known worldwide for defending the poor.
Not in his favour
Has strict views with regards to contraception and the Cardinals might
want the church to lean in a more liberal direction.
Might not be as charismatic as the likes of Maradiaga or Ratzinger.
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Cardinal Carlo Maria Martini - Born 15th Feb 1927 (Age: 78)
Italian cardinal Carlo Maria Martini is a liberal and if made Pope
would certainly see the Catholic Church edge away from the old
conservative views of John Paul. He retired as archbishop of Milan in
2002 and took up a life of prayer in Rome & Jerusalem. While Martini
has a lot of support from a large group of cardinals the chances of him
becoming Pope are slim especially since it was revealed that he suffers
from a form of Parkinson's disease.
What will go in his favour?
If the cardinals opt for a more Liberal minded Pope Martini would be
their man.
If the cardinals vote in favour of the Papacy returning to the Italians
he is a contender.
Not in his favour
At 78 he may be considered a little too old
He suffers with the same disease John Paul II suffered with -
Parkinson's
Electors may choose a Pope who holds strong conservative views like
John Paul.
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Here's Where it gets interesting...
Jean Marie Lustiger - Born 17th September 1926 (Age: 78)
Lustiger is retired now but was the Archbishop of Paris. He was a chief
confidant of Pope John Paul II and is considered by many as prime
candidate to be elected to the highest office. He was born into a
Jewish Polish family in France but at thirteen he converted to
Catholicism. If Lustiger were to become Pope he would be the first
converted Jew ever elevated to Papacy since Peter. Also if Malachy's
Prophecies are anything to go by 12/1 is probably much too generous
odds!
According to the prophecy, the next Pope will be the penultimate Pope
Gloria Olivae ("Glory of the Olives"). The order of St. Benedict
has claimed that this Pope will come from their ranks. St. Benedict
himself prophesised that before the end of the world his Order, known
as the Olivetans, will triumphantly lead the Catholic Church in it's
fight against evil. The Olive branch is traditionally associated with
peace and also serves as an emblem for the Jews. Could the prophecy of
the Jewish conversion take place? The only real thing going against
Lustiger to succeed as Pope is his age - The next few days will reveal
all!
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14 Apr 2005 12:02:10 PM |
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The smart money is on Lustiger. Even outside of all the prophecies, he
has been considered a front runner for years. Age is an advantage, not
a disadvantage, because the church will be looking for an older,
transitional pope after years John Paul II's reign of almost 30 years.
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14 Apr 2005 02:29:48 PM |
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Using a finger dipped in purple ink, scribed:
The smart money is on Lustiger.
There is NO such thing as 'smart money' in a Papal election.
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The truth is out there,
but it's not interesting enough for most people.
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