Most Widely Distributed Cardinal in Europe

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Erlina Fury Santika 22/04/2025 17:07 WIB

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According to Vatican statistics, Europe had the largest number of cardinals as of April 22, 2025.

Cardinal Numbers by Continent (April 19, 2025)

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Cardinal Numbers by Continent (April 19, 2025)

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Data collected by the Holy See Press Office via *press.vatican.va* shows that as of April 19, 2025, there are 252 cardinals worldwide.

By region, the highest number is in Europe with 114 cardinals. Asia follows with 37.

Close behind Asia is South America with 32 cardinals. Africa has 29, and North America has 28.

Outside these five regions, the number of cardinals is less than 10. Specifically, there are 8 in Central America and 4 in Oceania.

The Vatican also reports that 135 of the 252 cardinals are eligible to vote for a new pope, being under 80 years of age. The remaining 117 cardinals are not eligible to vote.

Pope Francis, the supreme leader of the Catholic Church, passed away at the age of 88 on Monday, April 21, 2025, at 7:35 AM Vatican time (2:35 PM WIB).

According to *Katadata* reporting, the Pope, born December 17, 1936, had been diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia on February 18, 2025. He was reportedly in critical condition during a week-long hospital stay.

Following the death of the supreme leader, the Roman Catholic Church is managing various aspects, from the funeral arrangements to the selection of Pope Francis's successor.

The College of Cardinals is responsible for electing the new pope. However, the cardinals' roles extend beyond this; they also serve as the Pope's chief advisors, assist in the governance of the Roman Catholic Church, and lead major dioceses worldwide.

(See also: [Statistics of Cardinals, Parties Involved in the Conclave After the Death of Pope Francis](https://databoks.katadata.co.id/datapublish/preview/v2/2025/04/22/statistik-kardinal-pihak-terlibat-konklaf-setelah-wafatnya-paus-fransiskus?t=eyJ0eXAiOiJEYXRhYm9rcyIsImFsZyI6IkhTMjU2In0.eyJ1c2VyX2lkIjoxNzA4MjAxNH0.cd-ZKuPrBIfjaiLrW10fZ1-Mzp3Dx6ppEADVjv9mHQ4))

Editor : Erlina Fury Santika

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