The Conclave
Begins
If you’ve ever wondered about any of
the details of how a pope is elected, see the following Web site: http://vaticaninsider.lastampa.it/en/the-vatican/come-si-elegge-il-papa/
for an interesting presentation.
The one thing it lacks, however, is
the role of prayer in the process.
Besides voting, the cardinals will spend much time in prayer. Although the 115 men will be choosing the new
pope, they will attempt to do so under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
As they do, let’s commit to supporting
them with our prayer. God guarantees
that the man selected pope will not teach error, when teaching the whole Church
in his official capacity; but He does not guarantee that the cardinals will
select the holiest or necessarily the best man for the job.
Of course, the cardinal electors will
be seeking God’s Will as they attempt to do just that. With their devotion and our prayers, we can
expect a pope that we will be delighted to call our Holy Father.
