2013-02-19       John W        John W's previous articles

If next pope is a European, big disappointment
 in Africa, Asia, South America ...again

Once again people in Africa, Asia and South America are getting their hopes up that the next pope might come from their region. If he does come from one of those regions, the "wow" factor will be like that after John Paul II was first elected - a non-Italian!

But the figures probably mean another European since 61 of the 117 voting cardinals are from Europe, even though only 24% of Catholics now live in Europe

If so, the disappointment in Africa, Asia and South America will be palpable. Those three regions already feel they are second class citizens.
c.f. Last year when the Asian bishops' meeting had to change date for the Vatican Synod

Will the cardinals think outside the European box?
For this we pray to the Lord!

See: Will next pope come from "global south"?

c.f. Church too Western/European

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