Who will be the next pope—and what kind of Church will he inherit? What are the major forces shaping the next papal election? Is the Church heading toward reform, restoration—or rupture?

In this one-hour special episode of The Conor Gallagher Show, renowned Vatican journalist Edward Pentin joins Conor to unpack one of the most pressing questions in the Catholic Church today. As Pope Francis' pontificate comes to an end, the eyes of the world turn to the papabili—those cardinals considered most likely to become the next pope.

Drawing on decades of experience reporting from Rome and his groundbreaking research into the backgrounds, beliefs, and voting blocs within the College of Cardinals, Edward offers a comprehensive look at the leading contenders. From deeply orthodox voices to more heterodox figures, this episode dives into who they are, what they represent, and what their election could mean for the future of the Church.

Learn more about where each cardinal stands on key moral issues on Edward Pentin’s website:

https://collegeofcardinalsreport.com/where-they-stand/

CHAPTERS

• (00:00) Intro to Edward Pentin
• (05:40) The Papabili Website
• (11:30) Leaked Conclave Information
• (13:35) Discussing Orthodox Cardinals
• (13:45) Cardinal Sarah
• (17:30) Cardinal Eijk
• (21:37) Cardinal Ranjith
• (25:54) Cardinal Erdo
• (30:00) Cardinal Ambongo
• (33:22) The Synodal Church Issue
• (35:28) Cardinal Arborelius
• (38:42) Discussing Moderate Cardinals
• (39:00) Cardinal Pizzaballa
• (45:17) Cardinal Koch
• (46:50) Discussing Heterodox Cardinals
• (47:00) Cardinal Filoni
• (50:19) Cardinal Parolin
• (53:43) Cardinal Zuppi
• (56:55) A Wild Card: Cardinal Aveline
• (1:00:00) Diversity and Wrapping Up

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