Betting Sites Point Out Top Names to Succeed the Pope

Brazil – April 23, 2025 – www.zonadeazar.com Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88 in the early hours of Monday, April 21, at the Vatican, causing great commotion in the Catholic world and sparking speculation about his succession. Some international betting sites had already been speculating on his successor, which drew interest and curiosity among bettors.

The news of Pope Francis’s death was met with sorrow and respect by millions around the world. From now on, cardinals from various parts of the globe, including Brazil, will gather for the Conclave, which will choose the new leader of the Catholic Church.

It is worth noting that the Conclave takes place between 15 and 20 days after the Pope’s death or resignation, beginning with a mass at St. Peter’s Basilica. The voting is held in the Sistine Chapel.

What Happened?

Pope Francis died early Monday, April 21, at his official residence at Casa Santa Marta in the Vatican. He had been hospitalized for about 40 days due to double pneumonia. On the Saturday before, April 19, Pope Francis had made a public appearance at St. Peter’s Basilica.

Bets on the New Pope

The betting house BetUS is offering odds for different scenarios, including who might become the next pope and what name he might adopt. Current odds include:

  • Luis Antonio Tagle: EV (even odds)

  • Pietro Parolin: +$125

  • Mark Ouellet: +$500

  • Fridolin Ambongo Besungu: +$400

  • Francis Arinze: +$800

  • Peter Turkson: +$400

The cryptocurrency betting site Polymarket has also opened markets regarding the future successor of Pope Francis, with options such as “Who will be the next pope?” Considered names include:

  • Pietro Parolin

  • Luis Antonio Tagle

  • Péter Erdõ

  • Peter Turkson

  • Matteo Zuppi

  • Raymond Burke

Choosing the New Leader of the Catholic Church

The Conclave will define the choice of the new pope, a ritual that occurs whenever a pope dies or resigns. Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced Pope Francis’s death with “deep sorrow” in a video posted on the Vatican’s social media.

Thus, betting houses continue to speculate about Pope Francis’s succession, offering different scenarios and odds. The world will know the new Pope in the coming weeks.

Edited by: @_fonta – www.zonadeazar.com

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