JAKARTA - When cardinals gather in the General Congregation before Konklaf, the atmosphere is crowded and congested. One by one conveys views, proposals, hopes. But there is one thing that caught the attention of Cardinal Ignatius Suharyo: the proposed name for the elected Pope.
"If possible, later the name will be Fransiskus Kedua," said one cardinal.
The proposal was made not just because he wanted to continue the tradition. But because many cardinals want Pope Francis' spirit to stay alive, simpleness, closeness to the people, and attention to the real world.
"There is even a suggestion from Yohanes ke-24," said Cardinal Suharyo in a dialogue with the Indonesian Ambassador to the Vatican, Michael Trias Kuncahyono as watched on the trias kbrivatikan youtube channel, Thursday, May 15.
Name is not just a symbol. In the Catholic Church, the Pope's name reflects the direction of spiritual leadership. Francis was chosen because it reflected the spirit of Saint Francis of Assisi 'lowly hearted, loved the poor, and lived a humble life.
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"Future churches must be present, not just teaching," said Cardinal Suharyo.
General congregation is not a power debate room. It is a spiritual discussion room. There, the proposed names are not personal names, but enthusiastic.
And when the voice narrowed to one name, Cardinal Ignatius Suharyo said, everyone agreed. No one opposes. There were no whispers of resistance.
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