This paradigm shift reflects the profound transformation within the Catholic Church as it increasingly emphasizes broader representation from the global peripheries.

Currently, five Middle Eastern cardinals will participate in the election and they hail from Algeria, Iran, Iraq, Morocco, ...

For Christians in the Middle East, this moment carries particular significance. These ancient communities, rooted in lands ...

respected for his experience in Middle Eastern affairs. Geographically, this conclave is more diverse than before. Pope Francis appointed 80 percent of the eligible voting cardinals, making the body ...