In the middle of the countdown to the next Conclavethat the May 7the president of the USA, Donald Trumphe made a comment that generated a stir. During a public acthe joked with the idea of leading the Catholic church: “I would like to be Pope”he responded to a journalist who interviewed him during his visit to the state of Michiganwhere he headed an act for the First 100 days of his second term.
The phrase, formulated in humorous tone, soon circular in media around the world. However, what caught the attention was that Trump also pointed out who would, according to him, a good Francisco successor: The current one New York Archbishop, Timothy Dolan.
Timothy Dolan, Donald Trump’s favorite name to become a potato
With 75 yearsTimothy Dolan occupies the position of Archbishop of New York since 2009 and was one of the participants of the conclave that chose Jorge Bergoglio as Pope in 2013. His figure has gained weight within the American ecclesiastical hierarchy, especially for his firm positions regarding the Religious freedomthe religious education and his opposition to abortion.
In addition to its pastoral role, Dolan has maintained a constant presence in the media, and has been considered a figure close to the public for its open and direct style. This visibility led him to participate in various interreligious activities organized by the White House During Trump’s presidency.
One of the moments that generated the most controversy occurred in 2020, when Dollan pronounced a sentence in the Republican National Convention. The gesture caused reactions faced both in Ecclesiastical areas as politicians.
Although there is no explicit support, the relationship between Trump and Dolan has been described as fluid. Both They shared public spaces and protocol meetingsbut the archbishop avoided publicly expressing support for parties or leaders, respecting the principle of political neutrality that governs the Church.
Within the Catholic field of the United States, Dolan received criticism from progressive sectors that reproach him some closeness with referents of the political and religious conservatism.
Trump’s comment, although made in joke tonethe focus on an ecclesial figure with real influence and links that transcend the purely spiritual. The next conclave approaches, and the names have already begun to circulate, even in the least expected speeches.
What are the necessary requirements to be potato
After the death of Pope Francis, he Vatican It was in the hands of the figure of Camarlengo, embodied in the cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell. Now the process will begin to choose Jorge Bergoglio’s successor and the place has a series of necessary requirements within the Catholic church.
In this transition period, Farrell temporarily assumed the administration of the Church, together with the Cardinals College. Among its functions is Organization of the funeral of the late Holy Fatheras well as the conclave and the transition to the new papacy.
While its start is usually celebrated between 15 and 30 days after the death of the Pope, The first speculations have already begun on who could be his substitute.
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Such with tradition, the conclave will take place In the Sistine Chapel Under strict norms, since during the deliberation the cardinals must remain isolated. Thus, they will not be able to communicate with the outside, or carry recording devices under penalty of excommunication.
Specifically, those in charge of choosing New Holy Father are the cardinals of the Catholic Church with less than 80 yearsin a Group of 133 For this occasion.
The requirements that the next Pope must meet according to the Vatican
Among the Requirements to be met To happen to Pope Francis, there are the following:
- Be a baptized male
- To have been cardinal
- Have at least 60 years old. Although there is no stipulated age, in practice, extensive experience in the Church is usually chosen.
- Have a “humble” profile and promotes Catholic goodness
The vote is based on the secret scrutiny and whose validity is that the candidate obtains At least two thirds of votes. The first day of confinement is made a single vote, and in case of not obtaining the majority, in later days, they will vote Twice in the morning and two in the afternoon.
Source: Ambito
