We present the 16 cardinals with the most options, their current position, their profile and the probability they have of being the new Pope according to bookmakers.

- Vatican Secretary of State. - Moderate: Known for his diplomacy. Although not overtly progressive, he has worked closely with Pope Francis on his reforms.

Pietro Parolin

Italy - 70 years old - 28,6%

- Pro-Prefect of the Section for First Evangelization of the Dicastery for Evangelization. - Progressive: Nicknamed the “Asian Francis” for his focus on the poor and marginalized. Open to the inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community.

Luis Antonio Tagle

Philippines - 67 years old - 25%

- Archbishop of Bologna, President of the Italian Bishops' Conference. - Progressive: Supports migrants and the LGBTQ+ community. He is seen as a possible continuator of Francis' legacy.

Matteo Zuppi

Italy - 69 years old - 16.7%

- Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem. - Moderate: Known for his work in inter-religious dialogue. Traditional in some respects, has shown flexibility in others.

Pierbattista Pizzaballa

Italy - 60 years old - 14.3%

- Chancellor of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences and the Pontifical A. of Social Sciences. - Moderate: Advocate of the Church's social doctrine and environmental issues. Supports traditional teachings but also social reforms.

Peter Turkson

Ghana - 76 years old - 13.3%

- Archbishop of Esztergom-Budapest and Primate of Hungary. - Conservative: Known for his opposition to migration and his focus on traditional Church doctrine.

Peter Erdö

Hungary - 72 years old - 9.1%

- Prefect Emeritus of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments. - Conservative: Strong defender of the traditional liturgy and critical of progressive reforms. Has compared homosexuality and abortion to Nazism.

Robert Sarah

Guinea - 79 years old - 5.9%

- Secretary General of the Synod of Bishops. - Progressive: Has shown openness to LGBTQ+ inclusion and the role of women in the Church.

Mario Grech

Malta - 68 years old - 4.8%

- Archbishop of Kinshasa. - Moderate: Has shown a balanced stance on social and doctrinal issues.

Fridolin Ambongo Besungu

DR Congo - 65 years old - 3.9%

- Archbishop Emeritus of Washington. - Progressive: Supports the LGBTQ+ community. Has been an advocate for reforms to combat sexual abuse in the Church.

Wilton Daniel Gregory

USA - 77 years old - 3.5%

- Prefect of the Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life. Camerlengo of the Roman Church. - Progressive: Supports the pastoral vision of Pope Francis and organizes inclusive events such as the World Meeting of Families.

Kevin Farrell

Ireland - 77 years old - 2.9%

- Archbishop of Marseille. - Progressive: Promotes inter-religious dialogue and addresses contemporary issues such as migration and secularization.

Jean-Marc Aveline

Algeria - 66 years old - 2.9%

- Prefect of the Dicastery for Culture and Education. - Progressive: Advocates for an inclusive and synodal Church, and promotes culture and education.

José Tolentino

Portugal - 59 years old - 2.4%

- Prefect Emeritus of the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura. - Conservative: Defends the traditional liturgy and maintains conservative positions on moral issues such as homosexuality and abortion.

Raymond Leo Burke

USA - 76 years old - 2.4%

- Prefect of the Dicastery for the Clergy. - Progressive: Supports the pastoral vision of Pope Francis and combines respect for tradition with cultural sensitivity.

Lazarus You Heung-sik

S. Korea - 73 years old - 2.4%

- Dean of the College of Cardinals. - Conservative: Maintains strong positions against abortion and has played a central role in disciplining controversial figures.

Giovanni Battista Re

Italy - 91 years old - 2.4%