Between Two Voting Cards And Laughter In The Middle Of A Conclave

JAKARTA - The choice of the Pope at the Vatican is known to be full of protocol and confidentiality. But who would have thought, behind the walls of the Sistina Chapel, there was a moment that made cardinals laugh.

Cardinal Ignatius Suharyo, the only Indonesian representative in the conclave, shared a humorous story that occurred during the vote count. The number of voices suddenly 134. Even though there are only 133 cardinals, the story with a smile was watched by his conversation with the Indonesian Ambassador for Vatican, Michael Trias Kuncahyono on the kbrivatikan trias youtube channel, Thursday, May 15.

Investigate a calibaration, an elderly cardinal forgot that he held two voter cards. One should have been for the first round and one for the second round. But he put both in early.

"No one is angry. Everyone just laugh. Even the elderly also laugh ashamed," said Cardinal Suharyo.

This small story actually becomes an important symbol. In the midst of a sacred atmosphere, the brotherhood of the Church is maintained. No ambition, no intrigue. Everything went amicably.

And when the new Pope was finally elected, everyone applauded. No one feels defeated. The spirit of Kudus feels real, not in the form of pigeons, but in the unity of the heart.

"Maybe those outside are hard to believe, but we feel it. There is no struggle. Everything went smoothly," said Cardinal Ignatius Suharyo.