Pablo David

Pablo 'Ambo' David, 66, is the Bishop of Kalookan and a prominent figure within the Catholic Church in the Philippines. Recently created a cardinal by Pope Francis, David is known for his charisma and linguistic abilities, serving as the president of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines and vice president of the Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences. His name has emerged as a potential candidate for the papacy amid discussions of a possible Asian pope, reflecting the Catholic Church's desire to connect more deeply with the growing Catholic population in Asia.