Donald Trump's Potential Influence on the Next Papal Election

Papal Succession Process

• 🗳️ Following the passing of Pope Francis, the world awaits the selection of his successor by 120 cardinals.
• 🔒 The cardinals will convene in the Sistine Chapel for the papal selection process, voting until a two-thirds majority is reached.
• 🕊️ Traditionally, the conclave begins 15 to 20 days after the pope's death, with white smoke from a chimney signaling a new pope's election.

Cardinal Raymond Burke: A Potential Trump-Backed Candidate

• 🇺🇸 President Donald Trump is reportedly rooting for an American, Cardinal Raymond Burke, to be chosen as the next pope.
• 🗣️ Cardinal Burke, an outspoken Trump supporter, has publicly condemned Joe Biden's stance on abortion and praised Trump at a "March for Life" rally.
• ⚖️ Burke is described as being on the far-right and a polar opposite to Pope Francis, making him a champion of the opposition to the current pontiff.

Frontrunners for Papacy

• 🇵🇭 Cardinal Luis Tagel, a Filipino, is considered Pope Francis's personal pick and would be the first Asian pope.
• 🇬🇭 Cardinal Peter Turkson from Ghana is another potential candidate, who would be the first African pope.
• 🇻🇦 Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican's Secretary of State, is viewed as a possible compromise candidate.

Presidential Response to Pope Francis's Passing

• 🇺🇸 President Trump ordered flags flown at half-staff and spoke about Pope Francis at the White House Easter Egg Roll.
• ❓ When asked about potential American papal candidates, Trump referred to them as "great gentlemen" but did not endorse anyone.