Good Sunday Morning with Father André - May 4, 2025

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Sunday, May 4, 2025

The guests discussed the upcoming conclave of the College of Cardinals which will start on May 7- 2025 in the Vatican City, Rome Italy. The speakers discussed the importance of prayer for the peace of the Church and the new Pope, and the potential historical significance of electing an African Pope. The conversation ended with a prayer session led by Fr. Andre and Carolina, emphasizing the importance of faith and trust in God during this important decision-making process.

The speakers mentioned that out of 252 cardinals, only 135 are eligible to vote, and one cardinal has removed himself from voting at the request of the late Pope Francis. They also mentioned a sick cardinal who may not be able to participate. The speaker highlighted that the principle of voting is based on age, with cardinals under 80 years old being eligible to vote. They concluded by noting that the Church is aging and that the voice of the people is considered the voice of God “Vox Populi Vox Dei”.

In the capacity according to which cardinals are voting for the new pope, cardinals from around the world, including Europe, the United States, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, China, and Asia, will gather in Rome to vote for the new Pope. However, they are not voting for the Pope, but for the Bishop of Rome who becomes by nature of his election the Pope. More so in the process of the election it is the people of Rome who will ultimately have a voice in this election through the voting cardinals who each one of them is a titular of a parish in the Diocese of Rome. Each cardinal is assigned to a specific parish in the diocese of Rome, and they will consult with the people in their parishes before entering the conclave. The conclave is a liturgical event, not an election, and the cardinals will not discuss names amongst themselves. The new Pope will be the Bishop of Rome, the Vicar of Christ, the successor of Peter, the shepherd of the Catholic Church, and the head of the Vatican.