In Vatican, The Cardenalicio College celebrated the IX the IX General Congregation, continuing with the preparations for the conclave. The Assembly was held in a joint mutual reflection atmosphere and in search of agreements between the cardinals.
Upon arrival, the Frenchman Jean-Paul Vesco, one of the sloping ones who will vote in the conclave, said: “We are not yet ready, we must discover who has been chosen by the Lord. We need a little more time to pray together. ”
Vatican: Cardinals intensify preparations for conclave
At the end of the meeting, the Argentine cardinal Vicente Bokalic Iglic He said that, in search of the new Pope, “The desire is that he can continue in continuity with Francisco “. At the same time, the Italian cardinal Marcello Semeraro declared: “We are looking for an orchestra director, not a soloist”
Also, the cardinal Fernando Filoni He emphasized: “The future Pope must be helped by the Cardinal College and by the bishops of the world because he is not in charge of answering all the problems”, According to Na.
The IX General Congregation was attended by 133 cardinals under 80 years of age. However, absences were recorded, for health, Spanish Antonio Cañizares and Kenyan John Njue.
During sessions prior to conclave, stipulated for Wednesday, May 7, the cardinals deliberated on Francisco’s legacy and the importance of Maintain an opening line. The general climate had the will to ensure Unity, mission and truth as fundamental ecclesiastical pillars.
On the days of the conclave, the Vatican placed the traditional chimney in the Sistine Chapel
Just days after the start of the conclave, The Vatican Ultima Details for the Choice that will choose the successor of Pope Francis. This Friday, workers carried out the installation of the traditional fireplace in the Sistine chapelwhere it will be informed – with black or white smoking – if the Cardenalicio College He managed to reach an agreement to designate a new Pontiff.
In detail, this Friday morning the installation of the traditional metallic duct was carried out, mounted on the roof of the chapel, which fulfills a crucial function in the ritual: emit black or white smoke according to the outcome of the voting.
Source: Ambito
