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Joseph William Tobin, C.Ss.R. (born May 3, 1952), is an American Catholic prelate and cardinal who has served as Archbishop of Newark since 2017. A member of the Redemptorist order, Tobin is a prominent progressive voice in the U.S. Church, advocating for immigrants, LGBTQ+ inclusion, and women’s leadership roles, aligning closely with Pope Francis’ pastoral vision. Elevated to cardinal in 2016, he has held significant Vatican roles, including secretary of the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life (2010–2012), and is a member of the Congregation for Bishops and the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura. His fluency in five languages and global experience, including challenging Vatican policies on women religious, have positioned him as a potential “kingmaker” in the 2025 papal conclave, though his American nationality and progressive stance make his own election unlikely.<ref name="wiki">{{cite web |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_W._Tobin |title=Joseph W. Tobin |publisher=Wikipedia |access-date=2025-04-29}}</ref><ref name="vatican">{{cite web |url=https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/documentation/cardinals_biographies/cardinals_bio_tobin_jw.html |title=Cardinal Joseph William Tobin |publisher=Vatican Press |access-date=2025-04-29}}</ref><ref name="northjersey">{{cite web |url=https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/religion/2025/04/25/cardinal-tobin-could-play-key-role-conclave-pope-francis/73437317007/ |title=Could New Jersey’s Cardinal Tobin be the next pope? |publisher=NorthJersey.com |date=2025-04-25 |access-date=2025-04-29}}</ref><ref name="xposts">Posts found on X, April 2025</ref> | '''Joseph William Tobin''', C.Ss.R. (born May 3, 1952), is an American Catholic prelate and cardinal who has served as Archbishop of Newark since 2017. A member of the Redemptorist order, Tobin is a prominent progressive voice in the U.S. Church, advocating for immigrants, LGBTQ+ inclusion, and women’s leadership roles, aligning closely with Pope Francis’ pastoral vision. Elevated to cardinal in 2016, he has held significant Vatican roles, including secretary of the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life (2010–2012), and is a member of the Congregation for Bishops and the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura. His fluency in five languages and global experience, including challenging Vatican policies on women religious, have positioned him as a potential “kingmaker” in the 2025 papal conclave, though his American nationality and progressive stance make his own election unlikely.<ref name="wiki">{{cite web |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_W._Tobin |title=Joseph W. Tobin |publisher=Wikipedia |access-date=2025-04-29}}</ref><ref name="vatican">{{cite web |url=https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/documentation/cardinals_biographies/cardinals_bio_tobin_jw.html |title=Cardinal Joseph William Tobin |publisher=Vatican Press |access-date=2025-04-29}}</ref><ref name="northjersey">{{cite web |url=https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/religion/2025/04/25/cardinal-tobin-could-play-key-role-conclave-pope-francis/73437317007/ |title=Could New Jersey’s Cardinal Tobin be the next pope? |publisher=NorthJersey.com |date=2025-04-25 |access-date=2025-04-29}}</ref><ref name="xposts">Posts found on X, April 2025</ref> | ||
Ordained a priest in 1978, Tobin served in Detroit and Chicago parishes before leading the Redemptorists as superior general (1997–2009). Appointed Archbishop of Indianapolis (2012–2016), he gained attention for defying then-Governor Mike Pence on refugee resettlement. As Archbishop of Newark, he welcomed an LGBTQ+ pilgrimage in 2017 and supported the 2023 Fiducia Supplicans declaration on same-sex blessings. | Ordained a priest in 1978, Tobin served in Detroit and Chicago parishes before leading the Redemptorists as superior general (1997–2009). Appointed Archbishop of Indianapolis (2012–2016), he gained attention for defying then-Governor Mike Pence on refugee resettlement. As Archbishop of Newark, he welcomed an LGBTQ+ pilgrimage in 2017 and supported the 2023 Fiducia Supplicans declaration on same-sex blessings. At 72, Tobin is a key figure in the 2025 conclave, set to begin May 7, following Pope Francis’ death, with observers noting his influence due to his progressive credentials and friendship with Francis, though his American background and openness about past alcoholism may temper his papabile prospects.<ref name="ncronline">{{cite web |url=https://www.ncronline.org/news/papal-front-runner-once-outs-american-cardinal-tobin-now-contender |title=Papal front-runner: American Cardinal Tobin now a contender |publisher=National Catholic Reporter |date=2025-04-28 |access-date=2025-04-29}}</ref><ref name="usatoday">{{cite web |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2025/04/21/american-cardinals-vote-pope-francis-death/73437317007/ |title=10 American cardinal electors to vote on new pope |publisher=USA Today |date=2025-04-21 |access-date=2025-04-29}}</ref> | ||
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