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Cardinal Pizzaballa Emerges as Leading Contender for Papacy Ahead of Conclave

The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, known for his humanitarian diplomacy and deep regional ties, is seen as a prominent candidate to succeed Pope Francis in the May 7 election.

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa is seen after his elevation to cardinal at the Vatican in September 2023.
Cardinal Pizzaballa arrives in procession for a mass on the seventh of nine days of mourning for the late Pope Francis in St. Peter's Basilica last week.
Pizzaballa and Pope Francis speak at a Mass in the Cypriot capital of Nicosia in 2021.
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