Gérald Lacroix
Cardinal Gérald Lacroix, the archbishop of Quebec, was named a cardinal by Pope Francis in 2014 and appointed to his council of cardinal advisers in 2023. At 67, he is considered to have the best chance among Canadian cardinals to become the next pope, though he faces challenges due to allegations of past misconduct that could impact his candidacy.
Born on Jun 27, 1956 (68 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 2 | 5.50 | 0.11% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 43,534 | $1,700,000 | 1,947$ |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 7,838 | $89,000 | 64$ |
| Panama | 1 | 7.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 4,314,768 | 4,416 | $76,000 | 78$ |
| Paraguay | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 7,132,538 | 3,858 | $38,000 | 21$ |
| Totals | 5 | 60,300,454 | 59,646 | $1,903,000 | 2,110$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Paraguay:
Gerald Lacroix is mentioned as a potential candidate for the papacy.
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Canada:
Gerald Lacroix is considered the front-runner among Canadian cardinals for the papacy.
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Dominican Republic:
He was appointed Archbishop of Québec in 2011 and is known for his use of technology and social media.
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Panama:
Gerald Lacroix is a former Archbishop of Quebec and a potential candidate to succeed Pope Francis.
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Canada:
Cardinal Gérald Lacroix, archbishop of Quebec, would have the best shot at replacing Francis from among Canada’s five cardinals.
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