French President Emmanuel Macron's recent meetings with key Church officials around Pope Francis' funeral sparked rumors of his intent to influence the next papal election. Dubbed the 'modern Sun King' by the Italian press, Macron's efforts reportedly included private dialogues with potential papal candidates. However, a key figure debunked these theories, labeling ideas of a conspiratorial 'pre-conclave' as nonsense. Observers commented on the low chances of the French candidates being elected, as linguistic and contextual barriers may hinder their prospects within the Vatican's decision-making processes.
The speculation surrounding Macron's meetings with Vatican officials highlights an apparent intrigue into the papal election process, drawing parallels with historic political interventions.
Riccardi dismissed claims of a Macron-driven conspiracy, calling it 'idiocy', emphasizing the informal nature of their meeting over a meal.
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