As Cardinals Gather to Elect New Pope, Macron Reportedly Working to Prevent Anti-Globalist Robert Sarah from Ascending to the Papacy
As the Vatican prepares for a historic conclave set to begin on May 7, conservative voices across Europe are raising alarm bells over what they describe as brazen political interference by French President Emmanuel Macron—specifically to block one man: Cardinal Robert Sarah.
The allegations, first reported by Italy’s right-leaning press and echoed throughout French and Vatican-watch social media, center on Macron’s supposed efforts to meddle in the secretive process of choosing the next pope—a process traditionally governed by the Holy Spirit and cloaked in confidentiality. But Macron, critics claim, is doing everything in his power to prevent the emergence of a culturally conservative, anti-globalist pontiff.
“Macron Even Wants to Choose the Pope”
Headlines from major Italian outlets blast Macron’s involvement as imperial overreach. La Veritá stated plainly, “Macron even wants to choose the pope.” Il Tempo accused him of “interventionism worthy of a modern Sun King.” Libero said Macron was “intruding into the conclave.”
At the heart of this controversy is Macron’s alleged alliance with the progressive Sant’Egidio movement, which has historically aligned itself with liberal theological positions and supported pro-migrant policies—a sharp contrast to the worldview of Cardinal Sarah.
The Vatican’s Potential Game-Changer: Robert Sarah
Cardinal Robert Sarah, originally from Guinea, is widely respected among traditional Catholics for his unapologetic defense of Christian orthodoxy, his condemnation of moral relativism, and his unflinching criticism of mass migration, which he sees as a new form of slavery and civilizational suicide for the West.
His bold declaration in 2021—“If Europe continues in this way, it will be invaded by a foreign population”—sent shockwaves through the French political establishment. His message has deeply resonated with voters disillusioned by Macron’s globalist agenda and the country’s rapidly changing social fabric.
For Macron and other progressive leaders, Sarah represents a direct threat—not just to secularist ideology, but to the narrative that migration and multiculturalism are non-negotiable moral imperatives.
A Battle of Visions: Sarah vs. Aveline
Standing in theological and ideological opposition to Sarah is Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline, the Archbishop of Marseille. Often referred to as “the French Francis,” Aveline embodies the Vatican’s current pro-migration, interfaith dialogue direction.
Aveline hosted Pope Francis during his 2023 visit to Marseille, transforming the event into a public celebration of diversity and open-border values. His smooth rapport with elites in Davos and Brussels has made him a darling of the progressive Catholic establishment.
For globalist figures like Macron, Aveline—or someone ideologically similar—is the preferred successor to Francis.
A Threat Beyond Borders
Sarah’s influence extends far beyond the Vatican. In France, where immigration remains one of the most divisive political issues, his rhetoric cuts through the elite narrative. His call for young Africans to “stay and build” their homelands rather than flee to Europe directly challenges both the EU’s migration policy and Macron’s worldview.
That such a message could come from a black African cardinal—and possibly from the throne of St. Peter—is, for the globalist class, too dangerous to ignore.
Conclusion: A Pope for the People or for the Elite?
As the world watches Rome, a larger ideological battle looms: Will the next pope continue the globalist, progressive trajectory of Pope Francis—or will the Church experience a conservative revival under a bold voice like Cardinal Sarah?
For Macron and the European elites, the fear is palpable. For millions of disillusioned believers, the hope is rising.
Either way, the future of Catholicism—and perhaps Europe—may hang in the balance.
