The Ninth General Congregation of Cardinals came to an end, and the Holy See published an authoritative announcement. She took part in the Saturday gathering 177 Cardinalsof which 127 Electorswho will shortly elect a fresh pope. The gathering began with a common prayer and then elected members of the committee supporting the chamber in the current affairs – they became Card. Robert Francis Provost and Card. Marcello Semeraroand Card. Reinhard Marx remained the coordinator of the economical Affairs Council.
Key themes of the meeting: unity of the Church and challenges of modernity
The session was held 26 speeches, addressing the most crucial issues concerning the Church. The Cardinals stressed The double mission of the Church: building unity within the community and preaching brotherhood in the world. Reminder teaching Pope Francis, stressing the request to proceed his work.
Among these topics were:
- Cooperation between local churches
- The function of the Roman Curia to the Pope
- Church Peace Mission
- Education as a tool of hope and change
The Cardinals besides expressed their desire to St Peter's successor had a prophetic spirit – able to lead the Church open to the world, bearing light in times full of challenges.
Back to Synodity and Ecumenical Dialogue
The discussion brought back earlier topics specified as Synodity and collegiability, and stressed that the Church cannot become a closed fortress. “The church loses meaning if it is dead in the planet and for the world“ – the words of 1 of the participants sounded. The crucial place was besides occupied ecumenical dialog and evangelization missions.
Conclave Preparations: agenda and fresh Work
The Vatican confirmed that Two sessions will be held on Monday:
- morning (9:00-12:30)
- afternoon (17:00-19:00)
The Dean of the College of Cardinals besides recalled Saturday rosary in St. Peter's Basilica (at 21:00) and Cardinals will be able to celebrate Mass in their titular churches.
Repair works at the St. Marty House They're coming to an end and they'll be finished. 5 May. As of Tuesday night the Cardinals will be able to occupy their rooms before Holy Mass “Pro Eligendo Romano Pontifice”.
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