Cardinal Copia is the lead singer of the Swedish metal band Ghost. He replaced the Papa Emeritus III character and is played by Tobias Forge, who has also the man behind all the Papa Emeritus’s before him. His first appearance is for the album Prequelle and according to the story laid out by the band, he’s not from the bloodline of Papa Emeritus.
He was introduced to the public in a series of videos which depict Papa Emeritus Zero embracing the new leader:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKZ1yrenbIQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_74Ijj6EpY&t=2s
Copia has also appeared on a track by Emigrate, called “I’m Not Afraid”, released in November 2018.
