German Cardinal Walter Kasper believes that a longer conclave is possible in the coming papal elections. – Unlike the 2 erstwhile elections, many cardinals who now arrive in the Vatican from all over the planet do not yet know what could origin delay – said the cardinal. Kasper in an interview with Cologne Catholic radio “domradio.de”. – Or if there is simply a dedicated group that has a 3rd majority and wants to choose individual that most people do not want, but inactive has a 3rd majority, then you gotta start all over again. This could hold things a lot. He said.
The cardinal participated in 2 conclaves: in 2005, from which Pope Benedict XVI emerged, and in the election of Francis in 2013. The election of Benedict XVI required 4 votes, and Francis 5 in 2 days. due to the card. Kasper has already crossed the 80-year-old limit, he does not participate in the conclave.
– I hope that the fresh Pope will proceed the foundations laid by Pope Francis – The cardinal said. At the same time, the fresh head of the Church must be able to mediate between the requirements of the various parts of the universal Church. – This seems crucial to me in the current situation. due to the fact that he got caught up in contradictions that shouldn't truly be in the Church said the cardinal. Kasper.
"Extreme positions" without majority
At the same time, the cardinal explained that he did not believe that he would be elected Pope Cardinal, who would like to make an utmost change of direction towards Francis. – utmost positions besides have their own style, keep the discussion alive. But to get a two-thirds majority, you request to have broad support said the German purple and added: – There is simply a request to calm down in the present situation of the Church. We request a fresh kind of behaviour in the Church –.
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