# Who is papable right now?

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**Created:** [February 19, 2025, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-papable-right-now/1014475 "2025-02-19T01:01:02Z")\
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Yes, his poor health is being discussed in the bronchitis thread:

> [@Pope Francis is on "absolute rest" for bronchitis: Feb 2025](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pope-francis-is-on-absolute-rest-for-bronchitis-feb-2025/1014368/):
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> I’m not Catholic, but I do know that his health has been faltering in recent years. There’s some chatter that he’s actually terminally ill; we’ll find out eventually.

Could they have a Pope from Africa? A great many Catholics there.

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