Agung Retret Di Kapel Sistina: Kesaksian Cardinal Suharyo Soal Konklaf

JAKARTA - The Vatican's CONclave is not just an event of the Pope's election. For Cardinal Ignatius Suharyo, that moment was a "great portrait" of a spiritual experience that made an impression in silence and prayer.

In a warm conversation with the Indonesian Ambassador to the Vatican, Michael Trias Kuncahyono was watched on the kbrivatikan trias youtube channel, Thursday, May 15, Cardinal Suharyo told of his first experience of taking part in the conclave. "The atmosphere is quiet. There are no political visits. Everything is dissolved in prayer. As guided directly by the Spirit of Kudus," he said.

Since entering the Santa Marta area, things have changed. The items were checked tighter than the airport, the rooms were sealed, and the cardinals were cut off from the outside world. No cell phones, no contact.

In Sistina's Chapel, everything is solemn. Each vote begins with the oath, pronounced in Latin. I only choose what God wants, not my will," said the Cardinal imitating the oath.

Although there are technical obstacles, an elderly cardinal accidentally inserts two voice cards, the spirit of togetherness does not collapse. Everyone laughed. There is no mutual accusations.

According to Cardinal Ignatius Suharyo, this is clear evidence of how Catholic faith is rooted in unity. "We are all aware, this is not a matter of power. This is a matter of service," he said.