There is a good chance that the new pope will be out of Europe

« Without two or three weeks, no one will be clear. It is pointless to speculate what the new pope will be. Especially when there are so many cardinals from Africa, Asia. (…) There is a good chance that the new pope will be out of Europe, » Subačius said Monday afternoon.

According to the professor of Vilnius University (VU), it is also difficult to predict how the paradigm itself will change or liberals – the paradigm itself.

« Pope Francis has always called for a lot to talk to each other – heard, listened to each other.

Prof. P. Subačius. Photo by G. Savickis/ ELTA

“When there will be a conclave (Cardinals’ meeting aimed at picking up the Pope – ELTA) the results, then it will be clear whether something will change at all. However, continuity can be expected, because the continuity is strong, alive, ”he added.

The theoretical opportunity to occupy the post of Pope also has Lithuanian Cardinal

According to the church historian, Rolandas Makrickas, who has become the fifth Cardinal in Lithuanian history, also has at least a theoretical opportunity to take the Pope’s post.

« Every cardinal has the opportunity. (…) Although Cardinal Rolandas Makrickas is relatively young, he is currently the actual leader of the Basilica of the Great Mary, belongs to influential cardinals, » Subačius explained.

« In general, it is very important that we have a cardinal again to participate in the conclave, as two of our cardinals will not participate in the junction of the age, » he noted.

ELTA recalls that on Monday morning, the second St. On Easter Day, Pope Francis, 88, died. The Catholic Church lost his leader just a day after his appearance in St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican and appeal to the world’s believers.

Pope Francis was seriously and long -lasting with pneumonia this year. He was released from the hospital on March 23, after 38 days of treatment.