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 🩺 Health and Age in Church Leadership While theological depth, spiritual leadership, and global diplomacy are central to choosing a new pope, health and age are often quiet factors influencing the decision. With most cardinals eligible for papal election being over 70, the health status of candidates becomes critical —not just for longevity, but for their ability to handle the physical, emotional, and global demands of the papacy. Cardinal Peter Turkson , now 76, is frequently discussed as a possible successor to Pope Francis. Though no public record details any major health issue, his decision to resign as head of a major Vatican department in 2021 sparked conversations about internal politics and possible fatigue—though he publicly cited the end of his term as the reason. 🌍 A Voice for Health and Humanity Turkson has long been a champion of global health and social justice . He’s spoken boldly on: Universal health coverage Equity in vaccine access The moral duty...

  Full Name: Jorge Mario Bergogli   Born : December 17, 1936, Buenos Aires, Argentin   Died: April 21, 2025, Vatican City (Age 88   Papacy: March 13, 2013 – April 21, 202 Pope Francis was the first Latin American and Jesuit pope, known for his humility, progressive views, and dedication to social justiceElected in 2013 following Pope Benedict XVI's resignation, he led the Catholic Church with a focus on compassion, championing the poor, immigrants, and the environmentHis papacy was marked by efforts to reform the Vatican, advocate for the marginalized, and promote interfaith dialogu citeturn0news13. 🏥 Health Challenges and Recent Hospitalizations Pope Francis's health had been a concern in recent years, with several hospitalizations and ongoing medical issue. In March 2023, he was hospitalized in Rome with a respiratory infection and underwent abdominal surgery for a hernia in Jue citeturn0search19 He had publicly used a wheelchair since...