Cardinal Suharyo Concerning Conclave: No Power Rebuttal, No Bribery

JAKARTA - Jakarta Archbishop Cardinal Ignatius Suharyo said the conclave or selection of new whales is usually colored by discussions and lobbying. However, he ensured that the process was free from bribery practices.

"There must be lobbying, discussions, and as far as I can hear, each of them will be given the opportunity to talk about the future of what kind of Catholic church will be built together and will be led by the elected pope," Cardinal Suharyo told reporters quoted on Tuesday, April 22.

With this discussion, continued Suharyo, it is hoped that the elected whales will have an overview of the direction of church leadership in the future. He also said there was no struggle over power in the process.

"There is no struggle for power, there is no bribery there for sure. All of us believe, Catholics believe that this is all under the guidance of the Kudus Spirit," he said.

"Well, the Holy Spirit will guide what kind of church it is in discussions even in voting. So this is not a vote like the general election," continued Suharyo.

The conclave will be held on the 15th day after Pope Francis dies. This process will be carried out behind closed doors and followed by Kolegium Cardinal who is the highest officials of the Church.

Currently, there are 138 of the 252 cardinals worldwide who are 80 years old and eligible to be elected or elected.

As previously reported, Pope Francis, who was the first leader of the Roman Catholic Church from Latin America, died at the age of 88. He recently left the hospital after undergoing treatment due to a serious double pneumonia attack.

The Pope was treated at Gemelli Hospital, Rome, Italy on February 13 and allowed to return home on March 23.

"Dear brothers and sisters, with deep sadness I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis," Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced on the Vatican TV channel.

"At 7.35 this morning the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to Father's house," the announcement continued.