As the conclave approaches, speculation grows about who will succeed Pope Francis as the next pope. One potential candidate is Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem. A group of young Christians from Palestine, led by Father Firas Abedrabbo, former personal secretary to Cardinal Pizzaballa, traveled to Rome for the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis but instead found themselves present for the pope’s funeral. Father Firas describes Pizzaballa as a man of deep integrity who has demonstrated leadership in times of crisis. He emphasizes Cardinal Pizzaballa’s commitment to peace and humanitarian aid, aligning with Pope Francis' legacy. EWTN Vatican journalist Valentina Di Donato reports from Rome.
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