Trump wants to be a Pope? A surprising joke of the ex-president!

Trump wants to be a Pope? A surprising joke of the ex-president!

Former US President Donald Trump humorously commented on the question of becoming a pope in a recent interview. Trump said: "I would like to be a Pope. That would be my first choice." Despite his joke, he added that he was not a specific preference for a successor to Pope Francis. In this context, he mentioned a "very good" American cardinal from New York, without naming the name, which probably indicates Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the Archbishop of New York.

Cardinal Dolan is considered a long -time supporter of Trump, who spoke a prayer in the Capitol during the former president's office. However, he repeatedly rejected the rumors about his possible candidacy for the 2013 Papstamt. Trump’s statement comes at a time when the Catholic Church is about to choose a new head due to the recent death of Pope Francis. The complaint of the cardinals entitled to vote is set for May 7th.

Cardinal Timothy Dolan's role and his views

Cardinal Dolan, who turns 75 on February 6, 2024, has a complex attitude on current social issues. He has been active in management positions within the Catholic Church in the United States for almost 25 years. Despite his connection with Trump, he has had criticism of Republican immigration plans in the past and spoke out for transgender people for the opening of Catholic hospitals, while at the same time rejecting operations for gender conversion. Dolan is viewed as a key figure that balances the influence between liberal and conservative views in the church.

The upcoming conclave is visited by 252 cardinals, of which 135 are currently entitled to vote. These cardinals play a crucial role in the selection of the new Pope and the management of the church during the transition period. Among them is also the Munich archbishop Reinhard Marx, who, despite a recent broken shoulder and his health restrictions

The way to the new Pope

The Cardinal College faces the challenge of choosing a new management for the Catholic Church. The debates and informal meetings among the cardinals have already started. Archbishop Rainer Maria Woelki reported on these discussions about the future of the church, while the preparations for the conclave are in full swing.

With the nomination and the choice of a new Pope, the future direction of the Catholic Church will also be significantly influenced. The discussions within the cardinals will decide which topics and views will predominate in the next few years and how the church reacts to changing social challenges.

The new election of the Pope is characterized by changes and challenges for the Catholic community. The choice will not only determine the future of the papacy, but also that of the entire church in an increasingly diverse world.