Coverage of the 2025 Papal Conclave by Paul Gleiser
Is it this man?
At the 2025 papal conclave that man — according to many and according to Vegas oddsmakers — is Cardinal Pietro Parolin.
Cardinal Parolin was Pope Francis's second-in-command for the entirety of Francis's papacy. Cardinal Parolin brings an impressive résume to the conclave.
Most of the time, the early favorite doesn't wind up as pope. But all eyes are on this man this week.
Published May 6, 2025 · Updated May 6, 2025