The Pete Quiñones Show Episode 1210: The Future of the Papacy w/ Bird and Dark Enlightenment
May 6, 2025
Bird, the host of the Timeline Earth podcast, and Dark Enlightenment from Thought Crime Syndicate and Fundamental Principles, dive deep into the future of the papacy. They discuss the intricate dynamics of the upcoming papal conclave and potential candidates, including Cardinals Ranjith and Zuppi, examining their stances on crucial issues like LGBTQ rights and gender roles. They also analyze the challenges modernity poses to traditional Catholicism and the growing influence of global Catholics, particularly from Germany.
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Politics Dominates Papal Election
- The papal election is highly political with three main factions fighting for influence.
- Pope Francis appointed 80% of the electing Cardinals, heavily influencing the conclave outcome.
Long-Term Church Dynamics
- The conservative influence among young priests won't affect the papacy for at least two papacies.
- The Church operates on very long-term timescales unlike democracies or empires.
Sri Lankan Cardinal's Conservative Stand
- Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith from Sri Lanka is a vocally conservative traditionalist opposing female altar servers.
- Despite his firm views, his age and limited voting base make his papacy unlikely.