Peter Turkson to become the next pope pays out $500 for every $100 bet at BetUS.

Turkson is a Ghanaian Catholic prelate who has served as chancellor of the Pontifical Academies of Sciences since 2022.  He's a long shot compared to the co-favorites,  Luis Antonio Tagle and Pietro Parolin, both at +150 odds for a payout potential of $150 for every $100 bet.

Pope Francis passed away last Monday, April 21st, after a prolonged health struggle.

Cardinals from 71 different nationalities are gathering later this week to vote for the new pope in the Sistine Chapel

When considering the Next Pope Odds, several key factors come into play. The College of Cardinals must weigh these elements carefully as they deliberate on who is best suited to lead the Church into the future:

• Nationality: The Catholic Church is a global institution, and the cardinals may seek to elect a pope from a region that has not yet been represented in the papacy. This could favor candidates from Africa, Asia, or Latin America.
• Age: The age of the next pope will be a critical consideration. A younger pope could bring energy and a long-term vision, while an older pope might offer stability and experience.
• Theological Views: The next pope’s stance on issues like doctrine, social justice, and Church reform will shape the direction of the Catholic Church. The cardinals will look for a leader who can balance tradition with the need for progress.
• Leadership Style: The ability to inspire, unite, and navigate the complexities of the Vatican bureaucracy will be essential. The next pope must be both a spiritual guide and an effective administrator.

Thus far, over $8 million has been wagered on the next pope at Kalshi.com.

Odds on Who Will Become the Next Pope 

All odds courtesy of BetUS

Luis Antonio Tagle         +150
Pietro Parolin         +150
Peter Turkson         +500
Robert Sarah         +800
Matteo Zuppi         +500
Peter Erdo         +800
Pierbattista Pizzaballa         +500
Fridolin Ambongo Besungu         +1600
Kevin Farrell         +2800
Jean-Marc Aveline         +1200
Robert Prevost         +1600
Francis Arinze         +3500
Mario Grech         +1800
Raymond Leo Burke         +2500
Charles Maung Bo         +2500
Mark Ouellet         +3000
Mykola Bychok         +3000
Reihard Marx         +3000
Fernando Chomali Garib         +3500
Cristóbal López Romero         +2500
Angelo Scola         +3300
Timothy Dolan         +3000
Mauro Gambetti         +3500
Jean-Claude Hollerich         +3500
Thomas Aquino Manyo Maeda         +3500
Caludio Gugerotti         +3500
Joseph W. Tobin         +3500
José Tolentino de Mendonça         +3000
Timothy Radcliffe         +3000
Orani João Tempesta         +3000
Leopoldo Brenes         +3000
Wim Eijk         +3000
Anders Arborelius         +3000
Gerald Cyprien LaCroix         +5000
Giorgio Marengo         +5000
Sean O'Malley         +4000
Agostino Sandri         +4000
Christoph Schönborn         +3000
Malcolm Ranjith         +4000
Óscar Andrés Rodríguez Maradiaga         +5000
Piero Marini         +4000
João Braz de Aviz         +4000
Norberto Rivera Carrera         +4000
Odilo Pedro Scherer         +4000
Vincent Nichols         +5000
Angelo Bagnasco         +5000
Mauro Piacenza         +5000
Konrad Krajewski         +4000
Angelo De Donatis         +5000
Antonio Cañizares Llovera         +5000
Gerhard Ludwig Müller         +5000
Gianfranco Ravasi         +5000
Dominik Duka         +5000
Wilton Daniel Gregory         +1800
Jaime Spengler         +5000
Angel Artime         +5000
Daniel Sturla         +5000
Chibly Langlois         +4000
Bechara Peter Rai         +5000
Artur Roche         +5000
Carlo Maria Vigano         +5000
Italo Dell'Oro         +5000
Blase J. Cupich         +5000
François-Xavier Bustillo         +3000
Luis Rafael I Sako         +3000
Leonardo Sandri         +4000
Diarmuid Martin         +4000
Thomas Collins         +5000
Vinko Puljic         +4000
Wilfrid Napier         +4000
William Goh Seng Chye         +5000
Lazarus You Heung-sik         +3000
Juan Jose Omella         +3000
Pablo Virgilio David         +3000
Dominique Mamberti         +3500
John Olorunfemi Onaiyekan         +4000
Francis Leo         +4000
Michael Fitzgerald         +4000
Jose Cobo Cano         +4000
Lorenzo Baldisseri         +4000
Fernando Filoni         +5000
Michael Czerny         +4000
Giuseppe Bertello         +5000
Grzegorz Rys         +5000
John Dew         +5000
Rolandas Makrickas         +5000

Which Cardenal or Archbishop will become Next Pope After Francis I. BetUS' decision is final. Wagers posted after public announcement will be void.

Will The Next Pope Be 70+ Years Old?
Yes         -130
No         -110

Will The Next Pope Be Black?    
5451     Yes         +600

Conclave: Number Of Ballots     MoneyLine
1-2         +800
3-4         +250
5-6         +200
7-8         +200
9-10         +450
More Than 10         +600

Conclave: Election Will Be Counted After White Smoke & Habemus Papam Announcement from Vatican. BetUS' decision is final. Wagers posted after public announcement will be void.

Which Date Will The Next Pope After Francis I Be Elected?    
Day 1 - May 7th, 2025         +700
Day 2 - May 8th, 2025         Ev
Day 3 - May 9th, 2025         +150
Day 4 - May 10th, 2025         +200
Day 5 - May 11th, 2025         +400
Day 6 - May 12th, 2025         +800
On or After - May 13th, 2025         +1000
Next Pope After Francis I. BetUS' decision is final. Wagers posted after public announcement will be void.