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CBCP reiterates: No frontrunners in papal conclave
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has reiterated that there are no clear frontrunners among the cardinals eligible to elect the next Pope.
CBCP spokesperson Fr. Jerome Secillano clarified that any of the 135 cardinals can be elected successor to Pope Francis, provided they secure a two-thirds majority vote.
He explained that potential candidates will emerge during the general congregations where cardinals discuss issues, rather than through pre-election campaigning.
Secillano emphasized that the notion of a "frontrunner" is a media construct and public perception, while the ultimate decision rests with the cardinal electors.
Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David added that the papal election is a spiritual discernment, not a political contest.
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