The prediction of the press on the next Pope were wrong; early predictions lessened the chances of the dark horses?

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Those who were vaunted to be the next Pope did not materialize.  The campaigning and early promotions might have turned against the candidate like for Cardinal Luis Tagle.   The conclave to choose the next Pope is supposed to be a spiritual process and guided by God and not by human tactics and politics.  Everyone must accept and support the new Pope and he seems to be a good one.

Cardinals conclave tomorrow, May 7 to elect a new Pople

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Over 100  Cardinals all over the world meet in a conclave tomorrow to elect a new Pope.   It is going to be a battle between the conservative (the purist) and those who are progressive - pro Pope Francis.  This is exemplefied by the Cardinals Tagle, a Filipino who professes pro Francis tenets of compassion, kindness, and progessive relevant policies for the new World.  Cardinal Becker on the other hand profess the truth -  the Doctrines.  Such clash of principles and values is common in other religious organization.  

Now the Pope has to be elected by 2/3 majority vote.  The sign that the conclave has elected a new Pope is the white smoke from the smokestack of Sistine chapel.  A black smoke means none has been elected yet.  

Will Filipino Cardinal Luis Tagle be the next Pope? Pope Francis Secret Letter revealed

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As Christendom grieves over the death of Pope Francis, must talk is all ready floating on his possible replacment.  There are ten possible candidates, each one being very qualified with the their experience and strengths in running Vatican.   Cardinal is 3rd in the ranking.  He is member of the central bank of Vatican,, and member of powerful councils of the church.   Many of the candidates seem to be very conservative and none as progressive as Cardiinal Tagle;   he is the one who is much younger than the rest and you withstand the physical rigors of being a Pope.

But most of all, Cardinal Tagle is recipient of Secret Letter from the Pope, handwriitten and which carries a very important message:    ie  Cardinal Tagle carries his spirit.   While this is not an appointment nor endorsement letter, it carries much weight and defines what Pope Francis desires in the future successor and direction of the church.

But of course it the conclave of Cardinals which will choose the next Pope and since this involves voting, there is still politicss, and power struggle to be considered.

This post joins the Christendom in grieving on the loss of the Pope.  May the Perpetual Light shine on his soul.