1. Cardinal Pietro Parolin (Italy)
Vatican’s top diplomat and Secretary of State; highly experienced in global Church affairs and international relations.
2. Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle (Philippines)
Charismatic and progressive, with a strong focus on the poor and marginalized; prominent voice in the global South.
3. Cardinal Péter Erdő (Hungary)
Respected conservative theologian and canon law expert; influential in Central and Eastern Europe.
4. Cardinal Matteo Zuppi (Italy)
Known for pastoral compassion and peace-building, especially in Ukraine; President of Italy’s bishops’ conference.
5. Cardinal Peter Turkson (Ghana)
Champion of social justice, the environment, and interfaith dialogue; a widely respected African voice.
6. Cardinal Sérgio da Rocha (Brazil)
Key figure in Latin American Catholicism; promotes community outreach and episcopal unity.
7. Cardinal Carlos Aguiar Retes (Mexico)
Strong advocate for Church dialogue and inclusivity in Latin America’s largest Catholic country.
8. Cardinal José Tolentino de Mendonça (Portugal)
A poetic theologian and intellectual; focuses on culture, education, and the modern spiritual experience.
9. Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke (USA)
Outspoken conservative and legalist; often critical of the Church’s progressive direction under Francis.
10. Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu (DR Congo)
Advocate for justice, peace, and environmental care; rising African leader within the Church hierarchy.
