South Korea's Cardinal Lazarus You speculated as possible contender for pope


Cardinal Lazarus You Heung-sik. - Photo: Courtesy of You

 

SEOUL: In the coming days, cardinals under the age of 80 will assemble at the Vatican in Rome to elect a new leader of the Catholic Church to follow the late Pope Francis. Some say a South Korean cardinal has a shot, though much slimmer than other contenders.

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