Vatican. Divisions before the conclave. « There are women with the ambitions of power in the Vatican »
Conclave soon. Cardinals who are preparing to choose the Pope pointed out that the Church doctor, Pope from Africa or Asia or even Superman, who will answer all the challenges, is currently needed. The division is clear.
Conclave. Cardinals about divisions. « Wild spectacle »
Cardinals, coming to the Vatican for the upcoming conclave, fell victim to the « worse spectacle ». As reported by journalists « Il Giornale », several of them were asked to vote for a specific candidate under the pretext of « continuation of the work of Pope Francis ». The division seems to grow.
In a Sunday interview with the daily « Corriere della Sera » Cardinal Giuseppe Versaldi, who will not take part in the conclave, but participates in the daily councils of purple, said:
We all try to remove venom and give medicine, because this is what the Church and the world needs.
He emphasized that there are differences among the cardinals and there are confrontation of positions. He noted that the topic of discussion is primarily « renewal in continuation ».
Pope Francis himself would not want to limit himself to photocopy of his pontificate. He talked about renewal processes. Some of these processes are still open
– noted the Italian cardinal.
Speaking of synodality in the Church, the subject close to Francis, Cardinal Versaldi said that he should be deepened. He estimated that different roles in the church should be distinguished so that there was no « confusion » and that « the Church was not thought as a great democracy in which everyone is equal. »
Critic of Pope Francis about « women with ambitions in the Vatican »
Critic of Pope Francis among electors, former prefect of the Congregation of the Faith of the German Cardinal Gerhard Mueller said in an interview with « Quotidiano Nazionale »:
You cannot leave the Church’s doctrine and truth in favor of diplomacy.
Jesus used very strong words talking about Herod, while in the Vatican the President of France Emmanuel Macron was admitted and he was praised for the fight against hunger in the world, without chasing the policy of secularism and for abortion
Cardinal Mueller said.
Then he added that Franciszek « from an objective point of view was not an excellent theologian, » like Benedict XVI.
He expressed the way Latin America’s feeling and style. He emphasized the poverty and the existential peripheral planets – an aspect that I am happy with. Some saw a certain lack of balance in the doctrine and pastoral care at the expense of the doctrine, which when combined with mercy cannot be overlooked or overthrown
– believes the German cardinal.
In his opinion, there is a risk that the Catholic Church will become « Protestant ».
There are women who now have the ambitions of power in the Vatican. But the Holy See is not a center of power like a state; is on the service of the truth
He said.
Cardinal Mueller also expressed the opinion that many participants of Franciszek’s funeral were guided by the « media effect » and sympathy for the person.
Certainly not everyone was there because of the authentic spirit of faith
– he noted.
« You need a pastor and a doctor of the Church, » said German purple. He expressed the opinion that talking about the fact that someone wants the Italian Pope or Africa is « infantile ».
The favorite among cardinals: Europe is old and tired
Cardinal Anders Arborelius from Sweden mentioned among the favorites said in the newspaper « La Repubblica » that Europe is old and tired. « In his opinion, » natural « would be if the next pope came from Africa or Asia. But, as he reserved, it is not said that he would be able to find » the right candidate « .
Speaking of the phenomenon of multiculturalism, the bishop of Stockholm also declared:
For us in Sweden it is something natural, because most Catholics come from other countries. They built the church. It is a little different in other countries.
The message of Pope Francis was very clear; We have to open our door for those who need. Of course, you can’t accept the whole world, but you have to have mercy for refugees and migrants
– emphasized Cardinal Arborelius.
According to him, the choice on the conclave is very difficult.
It is true that it is difficult to find a candidate who would answer all our expectations
He admitted.
Among the challenges, he mentioned « how to carry the message of the church in the world of conflicts and wars. »
There is a lot to do. We are waiting for a person who could do anything
– added Swedish purple.
Cardinal from Singapore: you need a superman
Cardinal from Singapore William Sengi Chye Goh told the daily « Il Messaggero » that it is important that the new pope could reflect on the needs and challenges and was aware of what to do so that the church was « united and could go forward. »
He revealed that there is no single candidate.
We are still listening. We are in the key phase
He explained.
As a priority for the future pope, he mentioned evangelization, strengthening the position of the Church and reaching young people, as well as « showing the present day of the face of love, joy, hope. »
It is very important that the new pope can reach everyone; to the margins pushed, young, seniors. In practice, this means that you need a superman
Cardinal Goh said.
(Source: Fakt.pl, PAP)
