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Next Pope Betting Headlines
- Pietro Parolin now 4/1 to be the next Pope with odds offered
- Pope Francis remains ill in hospital with pneumonia in both lungs
- Next Pope favourite with bookmakers to once again take the Francis name
| Potential Next Pope | Probability |
|---|---|
| Pietro Parolin | 20.00% |
| Luis Antonio Tagle | 18.20% |
| Peter Turkson | 14.30% |
| Peter Erdo | 12.50% |
| Angelo Scola | 11.10% |
Betting Heats Up for Next Pope Amidst Health Concerns for Pope Francis
Who Will Be The Next Pope Betting?
The current Pope is Francis, elected to be the Supreme Pontiff in March 2013 when Pope Benedict XV1 resigned.
He has had many issues to deal with, including problems for Catholics in China and the loss of revenue for the Vatican due to the global pandemic.
As always, there is plenty of speculation, and he has indicated that his Papacy will not be a long tenure. However, he has now been Pope for over 9 years.
Conservative voices within the church have also clashed with the liberal pontiff, especially about the Latin Mass changes.
When a new Pope needs to be chosen, The Cardinals will vote by secret ballot to select the next Pope with a two-thirds majority required.
The new Pope will then be asked if he accepts his election, and if he does he will choose a Papal Name.
Luis Antonio Tagle
Certainly, a Pope from the African continent such as Peter Turkson would seem "the right choice" as the world looks for a more inclusive solution to issues.
The next pope betting market is very open with a host of Cardinals and an Archbishop quoted.
Peter Turkson
Several online bookmakers offer the latest odds on the next pope including Paddy Power
The Next Pope Betting News Diary Timeline
Betting on who will be the next pope is normally available whilst the current Pope is still in office. Often the major bookies disagree on a favourite and there is plenty of movement in the next Pope betting odds.
Here is a round-up of the next Pope Betting News from our OLBG News feed.
12th March 2025
Next Pope Betting Odds: Bookies now give 75% CHANCE of a new Pope in 2025 with Pope Francis resignation suggestion made!
20th February 2025
Next Pope Betting Odds: Bookmakers offer odds on who will become next Pope with Pope Francis remaining ill in hospital in
9th August 2024
Next Pope Betting Odds: Latest odds say there's a 50% CHANCE of the Next Pope being African with betting markets continuing to be offered!
30th January 2024
Next Pope Betting Odds: Luis Antonio Tagle now 7/1 to be the Next Pope with the betting market BACK OPEN on who will take over next!
12th July 2023
Next Pope Betting Odds: Mark Ouellet and Luis Antonio Tagle are joint favourites to be the Next Pope with bookies offering odds!
23rd May 2023
Next Pope Betting Odds: Peter Turkson now joins Mark Ouellet and Luis Antonio Tagle as JOINT FAVOURITE to be the next Pope!
13th April 2023
Next Pope Betting Odds: Cardinal Luis Tagle and Cardinal Marc Ouellet remain JOINT FAVOURITES with bookies to be the Next Pope!
How Is The Next Pope Chosen?
The College of Cardinals selects a Pope when the previous one dies or resigns.
A series of meetings are held where the issues facing the church are discussed.
The Cardinals then vote by secret ballot over 4 rounds of voting until a candidate receives a two-thirds majority.
If no one receives the necessary two-thirds of the vote, the ballots are burned in the chapel stove, which produces black smoke, this signifies to the watching crowds and world that a Pope has not yet been chosen.
When a Pope does receive the necessary 2/3rds of the vote they ask if he accepts the position, if he does white smoke appears meaning a new Pope has been chosen.
An announcement is then made from St Peters " Habemus Papam" - "We Have A New Pope"
