Pope Francis backed him when he took on a president. Now he's voting in the conclave
Summary
Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David of the Philippines will participate in the conclave to choose the next pope. He was appointed as a cardinal by Pope Francis and is known for advocating for poor and marginalized communities. The Philippines, with a large Catholic population, is facing challenges such as debates on divorce and family planning.Key Facts
- Cardinal David is one of three Filipino cardinals taking part in the papal conclave.
- He was appointed as cardinal by Pope Francis five months ago.
- The Philippines has nearly 80% of its population identifying as Roman Catholic.
- Cardinal David is known for his work with poor and marginalized communities.
- The country faces challenges to church doctrines on family issues and competition from new religious groups.
- Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, another Filipino cardinal, is considered a strong candidate to become the next pope.
- During President Duterte's drug war, Cardinal David spoke out against police violence in his diocese.
- Kian Delos Santos, a teenager from Cardinal David's diocese, was killed by police, showcasing accountability issues in the drug campaign.
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