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A dark horse in the race for Pope

A dark horse in the race for Pope

The Front · The Australian

April 28, 202515m 9s

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Show Notes

Pierre Batista Pizzaballa – the keffiyeh-wearing, Hebrew-speaking cardinal in Jerusalem who offered to exchange himself for the hostages – has emerged as a possible successor to Pope Francis ahead of next week’s conclave. 

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This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton, and Stephanie Coombes.

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