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Cardinal Zuppi Reflects on Papal Election with Humor and Humility

Ahead of Pope Leo XIV's first Mass, Cardinal Zuppi downplayed his own papal prospects, linking them to Bologna football triumphs and praising the new pontiff's leadership.

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Overview

  • Cardinal Matteo Maria Zuppi humorously dismissed suggestions of his papal ambitions, insisting Bologna must first win the Serie A scudetto and Coppa Italia.
  • Zuppi praised Pope Leo XIV, stating, 'Per principio il Papa è sempre bravo,' as he commented on the new pontiff's election.
  • The remarks were made in Via della Conciliazione in Rome, shortly before the first Mass of Pope Leo XIV's pontificate on May 9, 2025.
  • When asked about following in Pope Francis's footsteps, Zuppi quipped, 'Sono ancora in apnea,' signaling the weight of such expectations.
  • This informal exchange with an Alanews journalist highlights evolving Vatican communication dynamics, blending humor with reverence for tradition.