What Name Will 'Cardinal Luis Tagle' Assume When He Becomes The Next Pope? Pope Francis II? Pope Lorenzo? Pope Joseph?

 

Link to this February 14, 2025, post.

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There was a time when I was adamant that Tagle was TOO YOUNG to be the next pope. He (now 67) is still too young, but after the December 2024 cardinal-creating consistory all bets are off. The Francis camp now has enough votes to do whatever they want, and Tagle is their man -- & the current (hospitalized) pope's anointed. That is why I have stopped saying NO to Tagle. They have the votes, more than enough, to elect him.

It would be good. The first true Asian (as opposed from the middle-east, like Jesus). Also young. Wow. Would be like the days of the two 'John Pauls'. That was nearly 50 years ago.

So, if/when pope, what name will Tagle assume.

Appears he is partial to both 'Francis of Assisi' & 'Francis Xavier'. Plus he is Pope Francis' chief acolyte. He would also be continuing the Francis doctrine of reform. So, Francis II makes a lot of sense. The Francis camp and the Catholics that like Pope Francis will much appreciate it.

Then there is 'Lorenzo Ruiz' -- the patron Saint of the Philippines and just one of only two Filipino Saints.

I don't think Pope Ruiz cuts it, but Pope Lorenzo sure has a ring to it.

Tagle also venerates St. Joseph. That would be a longshot.

What do YOU think?

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