Carlos
@mrcarloscr.bsky.social
Journalism & Cybersecurity 🔐💻 | Andalusian Crush 💚 | Living between Limerick 🇮🇪 and Málaga 🇪🇸, exploring stories and cultures
🙏 The world awaits the smoke.
April 21, 2025 at 9:59 PM
🙏 The world awaits the smoke.
The College may also look at other names:
- José Tolentino (Portugal). Young, intellectual, open to reform.
- Mario Grech (Malta). Synod leader, moderate reformist.
- Robert Sarah (Guinea). Traditionalist, but unlikely due to age (79) and polarization.
- José Tolentino (Portugal). Young, intellectual, open to reform.
- Mario Grech (Malta). Synod leader, moderate reformist.
- Robert Sarah (Guinea). Traditionalist, but unlikely due to age (79) and polarization.
April 21, 2025 at 9:59 PM
The College may also look at other names:
- José Tolentino (Portugal). Young, intellectual, open to reform.
- Mario Grech (Malta). Synod leader, moderate reformist.
- Robert Sarah (Guinea). Traditionalist, but unlikely due to age (79) and polarization.
- José Tolentino (Portugal). Young, intellectual, open to reform.
- Mario Grech (Malta). Synod leader, moderate reformist.
- Robert Sarah (Guinea). Traditionalist, but unlikely due to age (79) and polarization.
Pierbattista Pizzaballa (60), Patriarch of Jerusalem.
Outsider. Known of courage, dialogue, and youth.
✅ Pros: Peace credentials, symbolic of Middle East relevance.
⚠️ Cons: New cardinal, little curial power base.
Could emerge as a surprise consensus if votes are deadlocked.
Outsider. Known of courage, dialogue, and youth.
✅ Pros: Peace credentials, symbolic of Middle East relevance.
⚠️ Cons: New cardinal, little curial power base.
Could emerge as a surprise consensus if votes are deadlocked.
April 21, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Pierbattista Pizzaballa (60), Patriarch of Jerusalem.
Outsider. Known of courage, dialogue, and youth.
✅ Pros: Peace credentials, symbolic of Middle East relevance.
⚠️ Cons: New cardinal, little curial power base.
Could emerge as a surprise consensus if votes are deadlocked.
Outsider. Known of courage, dialogue, and youth.
✅ Pros: Peace credentials, symbolic of Middle East relevance.
⚠️ Cons: New cardinal, little curial power base.
Could emerge as a surprise consensus if votes are deadlocked.
Peter Turkson (76), Ghanaian cardinal, former Vatican official.
Moderate. Strong voice on ecology and justice.
✅ Pros: Balanced profile, potential first African pope in centuries.
⚠️ Cons: Age, management doubts, no clear voting bloc.
A possible compromise if top factions stall.
Moderate. Strong voice on ecology and justice.
✅ Pros: Balanced profile, potential first African pope in centuries.
⚠️ Cons: Age, management doubts, no clear voting bloc.
A possible compromise if top factions stall.
April 21, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Peter Turkson (76), Ghanaian cardinal, former Vatican official.
Moderate. Strong voice on ecology and justice.
✅ Pros: Balanced profile, potential first African pope in centuries.
⚠️ Cons: Age, management doubts, no clear voting bloc.
A possible compromise if top factions stall.
Moderate. Strong voice on ecology and justice.
✅ Pros: Balanced profile, potential first African pope in centuries.
⚠️ Cons: Age, management doubts, no clear voting bloc.
A possible compromise if top factions stall.
Péter Erdo (72), Archbishop of Budapest.
Conservative. Scholar. Firm on doctrine and tradition.
✅ Pros: Unifier for tradiotionalists, experienced.
⚠️ Cons: Polarizing for moderates and progressives.
Would represent a clear break from Francis's pastoral shift.
Conservative. Scholar. Firm on doctrine and tradition.
✅ Pros: Unifier for tradiotionalists, experienced.
⚠️ Cons: Polarizing for moderates and progressives.
Would represent a clear break from Francis's pastoral shift.
April 21, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Péter Erdo (72), Archbishop of Budapest.
Conservative. Scholar. Firm on doctrine and tradition.
✅ Pros: Unifier for tradiotionalists, experienced.
⚠️ Cons: Polarizing for moderates and progressives.
Would represent a clear break from Francis's pastoral shift.
Conservative. Scholar. Firm on doctrine and tradition.
✅ Pros: Unifier for tradiotionalists, experienced.
⚠️ Cons: Polarizing for moderates and progressives.
Would represent a clear break from Francis's pastoral shift.
Matteo Zuppi (69), Archbishop of Bologna.
Progressive. Peace mediator. Beloved by reformers.
✅ Pros: Pastoral, humble, respected in Europe and Africa.
⚠️ Cons: Divisive for traditionalists; might be seen as "too political".
Could deepen the Church's social justice focus.
Progressive. Peace mediator. Beloved by reformers.
✅ Pros: Pastoral, humble, respected in Europe and Africa.
⚠️ Cons: Divisive for traditionalists; might be seen as "too political".
Could deepen the Church's social justice focus.
April 21, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Matteo Zuppi (69), Archbishop of Bologna.
Progressive. Peace mediator. Beloved by reformers.
✅ Pros: Pastoral, humble, respected in Europe and Africa.
⚠️ Cons: Divisive for traditionalists; might be seen as "too political".
Could deepen the Church's social justice focus.
Progressive. Peace mediator. Beloved by reformers.
✅ Pros: Pastoral, humble, respected in Europe and Africa.
⚠️ Cons: Divisive for traditionalists; might be seen as "too political".
Could deepen the Church's social justice focus.
Luis Antonio Tagle (67), from the Philippines.
Progressive. Charismatic. Closest to Francis in style and vision.
✅ Pros: Global voice, beloved in Asia and Latin America.
⚠️ Cons: Curial inexperience; may face resistance from conservatives.
Could continue Francis's legacy with warmth and openness.
Progressive. Charismatic. Closest to Francis in style and vision.
✅ Pros: Global voice, beloved in Asia and Latin America.
⚠️ Cons: Curial inexperience; may face resistance from conservatives.
Could continue Francis's legacy with warmth and openness.
April 21, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Luis Antonio Tagle (67), from the Philippines.
Progressive. Charismatic. Closest to Francis in style and vision.
✅ Pros: Global voice, beloved in Asia and Latin America.
⚠️ Cons: Curial inexperience; may face resistance from conservatives.
Could continue Francis's legacy with warmth and openness.
Progressive. Charismatic. Closest to Francis in style and vision.
✅ Pros: Global voice, beloved in Asia and Latin America.
⚠️ Cons: Curial inexperience; may face resistance from conservatives.
Could continue Francis's legacy with warmth and openness.
Pietro Parolin (70), Vatican Secretary of State.
Moderate. Diplomatic. Known as a bridge-builder.
✅ Pros: Experienced, respectec, centrist.
⚠️ Cons: Seen as a "curial insider", lacks pastoral charisma.
He could unite the middle ground and calm tensions.
Moderate. Diplomatic. Known as a bridge-builder.
✅ Pros: Experienced, respectec, centrist.
⚠️ Cons: Seen as a "curial insider", lacks pastoral charisma.
He could unite the middle ground and calm tensions.
April 21, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Pietro Parolin (70), Vatican Secretary of State.
Moderate. Diplomatic. Known as a bridge-builder.
✅ Pros: Experienced, respectec, centrist.
⚠️ Cons: Seen as a "curial insider", lacks pastoral charisma.
He could unite the middle ground and calm tensions.
Moderate. Diplomatic. Known as a bridge-builder.
✅ Pros: Experienced, respectec, centrist.
⚠️ Cons: Seen as a "curial insider", lacks pastoral charisma.
He could unite the middle ground and calm tensions.
Over 110 of the 136 voting cardinals were appointed by Francis. But don't assume they'll ellect a carbon copy.
In 2013, conservative cardinals stunned the world by choosing a reformer: Jorge Mario Bergoglio.
In 2013, conservative cardinals stunned the world by choosing a reformer: Jorge Mario Bergoglio.
April 21, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Over 110 of the 136 voting cardinals were appointed by Francis. But don't assume they'll ellect a carbon copy.
In 2013, conservative cardinals stunned the world by choosing a reformer: Jorge Mario Bergoglio.
In 2013, conservative cardinals stunned the world by choosing a reformer: Jorge Mario Bergoglio.
Pope Francis has died. The College of Cardinals is now gathered in conclave to choose his successor.
The next Pope will shape the Church's direction for decades. 🧵
The next Pope will shape the Church's direction for decades. 🧵
April 21, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Pope Francis has died. The College of Cardinals is now gathered in conclave to choose his successor.
The next Pope will shape the Church's direction for decades. 🧵
The next Pope will shape the Church's direction for decades. 🧵
A #Spanish group, might be the street act that gathered the most people without prior notice for #StPatricksDay in #Dublin.
With at least 240 people—I did this calculation with ChatGPT😅—a couple of #Gardaí stayed during the performance as the crowds filled the space for vehicle traffic.
With at least 240 people—I did this calculation with ChatGPT😅—a couple of #Gardaí stayed during the performance as the crowds filled the space for vehicle traffic.
March 18, 2025 at 1:04 AM
A #Spanish group, might be the street act that gathered the most people without prior notice for #StPatricksDay in #Dublin.
With at least 240 people—I did this calculation with ChatGPT😅—a couple of #Gardaí stayed during the performance as the crowds filled the space for vehicle traffic.
With at least 240 people—I did this calculation with ChatGPT😅—a couple of #Gardaí stayed during the performance as the crowds filled the space for vehicle traffic.
🔴 Valencia’s catastrophic floods left over 200 dead.
The regional response, led by President Carlos Mazón, is under scrutiny. Mismanagement, misleading statements, and inaction compounded the disaster.
A timeline of failures and calls for accountability: 🧵
@elpais.com 📸 elpais.com/espana/2024-...
The regional response, led by President Carlos Mazón, is under scrutiny. Mismanagement, misleading statements, and inaction compounded the disaster.
A timeline of failures and calls for accountability: 🧵
@elpais.com 📸 elpais.com/espana/2024-...
November 21, 2024 at 9:37 PM
🔴 Valencia’s catastrophic floods left over 200 dead.
The regional response, led by President Carlos Mazón, is under scrutiny. Mismanagement, misleading statements, and inaction compounded the disaster.
A timeline of failures and calls for accountability: 🧵
@elpais.com 📸 elpais.com/espana/2024-...
The regional response, led by President Carlos Mazón, is under scrutiny. Mismanagement, misleading statements, and inaction compounded the disaster.
A timeline of failures and calls for accountability: 🧵
@elpais.com 📸 elpais.com/espana/2024-...
It's too cold for a Spaniard, but I love the village in Ireland where I live much more with snow ☃️💚.
November 21, 2024 at 4:54 PM
It's too cold for a Spaniard, but I love the village in Ireland where I live much more with snow ☃️💚.
It's too cold for a Spaniard, but I love the village in Ireland where I live much more with snow ☃️💚.
November 21, 2024 at 4:40 PM
It's too cold for a Spaniard, but I love the village in Ireland where I live much more with snow ☃️💚.
📢 How prepared is journalism to face digital threats?
🛡️ This guide by @eff.org suggests strategies to protect sources and reporters:
👉 ssd.eff.org/playlist/jou...
What measures do you use to secure your work? #DigitalSafety
🛡️ This guide by @eff.org suggests strategies to protect sources and reporters:
👉 ssd.eff.org/playlist/jou...
What measures do you use to secure your work? #DigitalSafety
November 20, 2024 at 6:41 PM
📢 How prepared is journalism to face digital threats?
🛡️ This guide by @eff.org suggests strategies to protect sources and reporters:
👉 ssd.eff.org/playlist/jou...
What measures do you use to secure your work? #DigitalSafety
🛡️ This guide by @eff.org suggests strategies to protect sources and reporters:
👉 ssd.eff.org/playlist/jou...
What measures do you use to secure your work? #DigitalSafety
🚨 Pegasus and journalist surveillance: How does it impact press freedom?
🔎 This project reveals the risks of spyware targeting reporters.
👉 Details here: forbiddenstories.org/pegasus-the-...
#Journalism #CyberSecurity @forbidden-stories.bsky.social
🔎 This project reveals the risks of spyware targeting reporters.
👉 Details here: forbiddenstories.org/pegasus-the-...
#Journalism #CyberSecurity @forbidden-stories.bsky.social
November 20, 2024 at 6:39 PM
🚨 Pegasus and journalist surveillance: How does it impact press freedom?
🔎 This project reveals the risks of spyware targeting reporters.
👉 Details here: forbiddenstories.org/pegasus-the-...
#Journalism #CyberSecurity @forbidden-stories.bsky.social
🔎 This project reveals the risks of spyware targeting reporters.
👉 Details here: forbiddenstories.org/pegasus-the-...
#Journalism #CyberSecurity @forbidden-stories.bsky.social
🔑 Essential tools to safeguard your digital privacy:
Signal: signal.org
ProtonMail: proton.me/mail
DuckDuckGo: duckduckgo.com
Security starts with prevention. 🌐 #DigitalSafety
Signal: signal.org
ProtonMail: proton.me/mail
DuckDuckGo: duckduckgo.com
Security starts with prevention. 🌐 #DigitalSafety
November 19, 2024 at 10:00 AM
🔑 Essential tools to safeguard your digital privacy:
Signal: signal.org
ProtonMail: proton.me/mail
DuckDuckGo: duckduckgo.com
Security starts with prevention. 🌐 #DigitalSafety
Signal: signal.org
ProtonMail: proton.me/mail
DuckDuckGo: duckduckgo.com
Security starts with prevention. 🌐 #DigitalSafety
🔒 Did you know that 90% of data breaches start with #phishing attacks?
👉 Learn to spot them here: phishing.org
🚨 Check if your email has been compromised: haveibeenpwned.com
#CyberSecurity #ProtectYourData
👉 Learn to spot them here: phishing.org
🚨 Check if your email has been compromised: haveibeenpwned.com
#CyberSecurity #ProtectYourData
November 19, 2024 at 9:56 AM
🔒 Did you know that 90% of data breaches start with #phishing attacks?
👉 Learn to spot them here: phishing.org
🚨 Check if your email has been compromised: haveibeenpwned.com
#CyberSecurity #ProtectYourData
👉 Learn to spot them here: phishing.org
🚨 Check if your email has been compromised: haveibeenpwned.com
#CyberSecurity #ProtectYourData
📰 The #PandoraPapers revealed the hidden wealth of global elites, shining a light on corruption, money laundering, and tax evasion. But uncovering such stories doesn’t come without risks for the journalists involved. 💻🔒
November 18, 2024 at 8:29 AM
📰 The #PandoraPapers revealed the hidden wealth of global elites, shining a light on corruption, money laundering, and tax evasion. But uncovering such stories doesn’t come without risks for the journalists involved. 💻🔒
🔒 Digital security is a growing concern for journalists. Many still don’t use encryption tools, leaving them vulnerable online. Reports from the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) highlight these risks.
What can journalists do to protect their work and sources?
What can journalists do to protect their work and sources?
November 18, 2024 at 8:15 AM
🔒 Digital security is a growing concern for journalists. Many still don’t use encryption tools, leaving them vulnerable online. Reports from the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) highlight these risks.
What can journalists do to protect their work and sources?
What can journalists do to protect their work and sources?