Pope election to Francis: Zweibrücker ask for the successor!
Pope election to Francis: Zweibrücker ask for the successor!
on May 5, 2025, after the death of Pope Francis, the discussion about the successor of the late Pope started speed. In Zweibrücken and the surrounding area, a survey was carried out among people to find out their wishes and expectations of the new Pope. A differentiated view of the future management of the Catholic Church shows.
Kurt Liebmann, a former member of a religious community, expresses that he wants a dark -skinned, ideally from the Philippines or Asia as a Pope. He even thinks a woman is imaginable in the papal office. This perspective shows that many believers want changes in the administration of the church.
different perspectives on the pope choice
Oliver Duymel, on the other hand, a Catholic who works at the Protestant Deanery of Zweibrücken shows lively interest in the event. He sees the choice as significant and advocates Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa as his favorite. Fritz Presl, who was brought up and sees himself as a Protestant, believes that an Italian is chosen and thinks that nobody is chosen from extreme political attitudes, but someone who represents a middle ground.
cardinals and possible candidates
In the discussion about the successor in the church, the perspective of Cardinal Reinhard Marx is also relevant. He announces in ZDF today's journal that the successor should not depend on continentality or language. He emphasizes the necessity of a person who can combine people and represents the gospel vividly, criticizing the role of a official or manager.
In a further framework of the discussion about possible candidates, 135 cardinals under the age of 80 are mentioned as entitled to vote in the conclave. Among these are three German cardinals: Gerhard Ludwig Müller, Reinhard Marx and Rainer Maria Woelki. It is critically noted that none of these cardinals are considered "papabiles". At the same time, the organization "Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priest" (Snap) has been sharp criticism of certain candidates because of their handling of abuse cases.
The high expectations of the new Pope is not only shown in the individual wishes of the believers in Zweibrücken, but also reflects a broader discussion within the Catholic community. The coming days and the upcoming conclave will be crucial for the future of the church.
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