2Cardinal Matteo Zuppi (Italy)

Among Italy’s rising stars is Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, the Archbishop of Bologna and current president of the Italian Episcopal Conference. Known for his pastoral warmth, commitment to peace, and outreach to marginalized communities, Zuppi embodies many of the qualities embraced during Pope Francis’s pontificate.
His work with the Sant’Egidio Community—an influential lay organization focused on humanitarian diplomacy—has earned him praise in and outside the Church. If the conclave favors someone who can continue Francis’s mission with fresh energy, Zuppi may gain strong support.

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