re: Cardinal Sarah’s Warning To The West: Do Not Abandon Your Civilization’s Heritage…

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what are the top 12 picks the media is choosing?

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FOX says this:

Where will the next pope come from? Analysts say it could be Africa’s time: 3 cardinals from Africa are considered papabile…

We can only pray.

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How could I not emphasize the threat posed by Islamism? Muslims despise the atheistic West. They take refuge in Islamism as a rejection of the consumer society that is offered to them as a religion.

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And people still ask "Why do Progressives embrace radical Islam but no other religions"?

Cardinal Luis Tagle, 67

Tagle, from the Philippines, is said to be a protégé of Francis, but may have lost favor after the discovery of alleged “shortcomings” when he headed Vatican charity Caritas International. Masciullo wrote that Tagle “has expressed very ‘open’ opinions on issues such as Communion for non-sacramentally married couples and homosexuality, suggesting that universal moral principles may ‘not apply in all situations.’”

Cardinal Pietro (Peter) Parolin, 70

The Vatican’s Secretary of State Parolin, who is Italian, has some conservative positions, but also backed collaboration between the church and Communist China. He’s rated as having a “high chance” of being elected because of his global diplomatic experience.

Cardinal Aveline is likely Francis’ favored successor.

Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline, 66

Aveline, from France, is reportedly Francis’ “favorite” cardinal to succeed him.

He is scholarly and affable, observers say. Masciullo called him a “dangerous contender” for the papacy. He said Aveline “is particularly appreciated” in left-wing ecclesiastical and political camps, and supports “strong decentralization” for the church.

Cardinal Willem Jacobus Eijk, 71

A physician and a theologian, Eijk adheres to Catholic doctrine even when it is unpopular.

He’s an accomplished administrator and opposes blessings for same-sex couples and “gender therapy.”

The Dutch prelate also does not back the ordination of women, a stance that would appeal to conservative elements.

Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith, 77

Ranjith is archbishop of Colombo, Sri Lanka. His election would elevate an Asian to the papacy and install a man aligned with both the late Pope Benedict XVI and Francis’ concern for the poor and the environment.

Masciullo said some view Ranjith “as perfectly aligned with Benedict XVI.” Another plus: He hails from South Asia, where Catholicism is experiencing tremendous growth.

Cardinal Robert Sarah, 79

Traditional and orthodox, Sarah is a former Vatican official from Guinea who has been publicly critical of restrictions on the traditional Latin Mass and the authorization of blessings for same-sex couples.

Those statements have made him an outspoken critic of Pope Francis, which endeared him to conservatives. He could be the first African pope since the fifth century.

Technically, any baptized male Catholic can be elected to serve as pope. Still, an unordained person would have to be ordained and elevated to the position of bishop before their election could take effect, according to canon law expert Edward Peters, writing at the EWTN.com website.