Cardinal Dominique Mamberti
Cardinal Dominique Mamberti is a French cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church who currently serves as the senior elector among the cardinal deacons. He is expected to play a pivotal role in the upcoming papal conclave following the death of Pope Francis, where he will announce the election of the new pope to the world from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica.
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Recent news mentions
Cardinal Dominique Mamberti is mentioned as the Cardinal Proto-Deacon who will give a spiritual exhortation if no pope is elected after three days.
Conclave begins as world waits for new pontiff
Kenya· 2025-05-08
The senior elector amongst the cardinal deacons, currently French Cardinal Dominique Mamberti, steps on to the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica to announce to the crowds in the square 'Habemus Papam'.
What’s next after Pope Francis’ death? Funeral and succession explained
Tanzania· 2025-04-21
