TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Monday, February 24, 2025. Here are the highlights: Here's the List of 8 Potential Replacements for Pope Francis; Danantara Can Transform National Wealth Management, Prabowo Claims; Pope Francis Now Critical Due to Double Pneumonia, What Happens if He Passes Away?.

The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:

1. Here's the List of 8 Potential Replacements for Pope Francis 

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Pope Francis who is currently ill due to pneumonia, remains in critical condition as per Vatican. The 88-year-old Pope is suffering from pneumonia in both of his lungs, and is battling the infection.

If Pope Francis were to pass away, technically, any Roman Catholic man can be chosen to succeed Saint Peter. However, one of the 253 cardinals from around the world will usually be elected as the pope to lead the Catholic community worldwide.

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2. Danantara Can Transform National Wealth Management, Prabowo Claims 

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto said that Daya Anagata Nusantara Investment Board or BPI Danantara is not only an investment fund management institution, but also a national development instrument.

Prabowo officially launched Danantara this morning, Monday, February 24, 2025.

"Don't get it wrong. What we are launching today is not just an investment fund, but a national development tool that must be able to change the way state wealth is managed for the welfare of all the people of Indonesia," said Prabowo in a speech at the inauguration of Danantara, which was monitored through the YouTube broadcast of the Presidential Secretariat on Monday morning, 24 February, 2025.

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3. Pope Francis Now Critical Due to Double Pneumonia, What Happens if He Passes Away?

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Pope Francis was reported in critical condition on Saturday, February 22, 2025. The Vatican announced that the 88-year-old Pope needs oxygen supplements and blood transfusions, according to Reuters.

Due to his critical condition, Pope Francis could not appear in public on Sunday, February 23, 2025, to lead the mass. This marks the second Sunday the Pope could not lead the mass due to health reasons.

Pope Francis was admitted to Gemelli Hospital on February 14, 2025, after experiencing shortness of breath for several days. He was later diagnosed with pneumonia in both of his lungs.

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