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.
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Gerald Lacroix is mentioned as a potential candidate for the papacy.
Los dos “papables”, según criterio del sacerdote líder de Red Salesiana de Escuelas - Nacionales
Paraguay· 2025-04-21
Gerald Lacroix is considered the front-runner among Canadian cardinals for the papacy.
What happens after Pope Francis’s death? An ancient process shrouded in mystery and white smoke
Canada· 2025-04-21
He was appointed Archbishop of Québec in 2011 and is known for his use of technology and social media.
¿Quién será el nuevo papa? Estos son los favoritos según los especialistas
Dominican Republic· 2025-04-21
Gerald Lacroix is a former Archbishop of Quebec and a potential candidate to succeed Pope Francis.
Paso a paso para elegir al sucesor del papa Francisco; estos son los posibles candidatos
Panama· 2025-04-21Cardinal Gérald Lacroix, archbishop of Quebec, would have the best shot at replacing Francis from among Canada’s five cardinals.
None of Canada’s five cardinals likely to be next pope, Vatican experts sayCanada· 2025-04-21
