فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
European media reports have revealed that Cardinal Dominique Mamberti, a French national of Moroccan origin, has emerged as one of the top contenders to succeed Pope Francis, should a conclave be convened to elect a new pope for the Catholic Church.
Mamberti, who was born in Marrakesh, Morocco, on March 7, 1952, holds the title of “Dean of the College of Cardinals,” a position given to the most senior cardinals in the Vatican’s diaconal system. This makes him the natural candidate to announce the name of the new pope upon election, in accordance with Vatican traditions.
The cardinal has a long career in diplomacy and law within the Church, having previously served as the Dean of the Apostolic Signatura, the highest judicial body in the Vatican, which adds further weight to his position within the College of Cardinals.
Pope Francis appointed him as a cardinal in February 2015, in recognition of his diplomatic career and expertise in Church law, a move seen as acknowledgment of his significant role within the religious institution.
Mamberti’s name has gained attention amid increasing speculation about the future of the papacy, with health concerns surrounding the current pope, which is reshaping the outlook for the next phase within the Vatican circles.
Source: Fes News Media
