The exarzobispo of Sarajevo, Vinko Puljic, was not going to travel to the Vatican for health reasons, but finally received the positive opinion of his doctor and will be in the vote.
The Bosnia Herzegovia Episcopal Conference He finally confirmed that the cardinal VINKO PULJIC will participate in the conclave to choose the successor of the Pope Francis, Although in the first instance it had been informed that it would not attend health reasons.
Through a statement, the conference confirmed that Sarajevo’s exarzobispo received the positive opinion of his doctor and finally will be part of the selection process.
“As the medical certificate arrived on April 24, for lack of time, You cannot attend the funeral mass and burial of Pope Francis but he will go to the eternal city next week and join the Cardinal College in the general congregations, and then in the election of the 267th Bishop of Rome, “confirmed the Bosnian Episcopal Conference.
A few days ago, Pujlic had explained: “My health does not allow me to attend a third conclave. Doctors do not advise me and I don’t think I can physically resist. I will not go to Romeunless the Vatican expressly requests me. I’ve learned to listen. ”
In this way, the voters will be again, being the only decline confirmed so far the Spanish Antonio Cañizares. It will be the third conclave of the Bosnium, after having attended in 2005 the one who chose Benedict XVI and in 2013 to the election of the deceased Pope Francis.
Who are the candidates to happen to Pope Francis
With deep theological divisions and an increasingly global Catholic church, The next conclave could mark the most dramatic change of power in the modern history of the Church. As indicated by the phrase “He who enters the conclave as Pope, leaves as a cardinal”, offering a list of candidates to the throne of San Pedro is more a game of chance, than certain chances of choice.
However, in recent years three internal currents of the Church were emerging leaders, possible successors of Pope Francis.
- The establishment: They are candidates deeply rooted in the curia, Roman networks and with ability to maintain stability. In this, the ones that have the most possibilities are the Italians Pietro Parolin and Matteo Zuppi, two cardinals with true power in the church, although Péter Erdö and Mario Grech also appear.
- The reformers: They are progressive cardinals with Franciscan vision. They are aligned with Francisco’s reforms: decentralization, social justice and pastoral closeness. This group includes Luis Antonio Tagle, Jean-Marc Aveline, Wilton D. Gregory and Fridolin Ambongo.
- The traditionalists: They are anti-Francisco and conservative cardinals. They are blessed by Benedict XVI, enemies of progressivism, ultraconservatives and defenders of the “ancient church.” Here are Roberto Sarah, Raymond Leo Burke, Willem Jacobus Eijk, Carlo Maria Polvani.
Source: Ambito
