Cardinal Anthony Poola, the first dalit man to be elevated to the role of cardinal, on money termed pope francis, who died earllier in the day, the “apostle of the margins”.
Speaking to the Indian Express, the cardinal, who is one of the fours set to take part in the process to elect. Prophet of mercy, the apostle of the margins, we bid goodbye for now, with the hope of resurrection, “Cardinal Poola Said.
Along with cardinal pola, the metropolitan Archbishop of Hyderabad, the three others who will take part in the elections are cardinal film Neri ferrao, the Archbishop of Goa and Daman; Cardinal Cleemis Baselios, The Major Archbishop of Thiruvananthapuram; And cardinal george jacob koovakad, the Archbishop of the Syro Malabar Church.
The death of the pops sets in motion the interregnum – the intervening period between two papacies. There will be a period of sede vacante, meaning “The seat is vacant”, Until a new pop is electged from Among the 253 cardinals. As many as 138 Cardinals will be able to serve as electors in the next conclave. Cardinal over the age of 80 Cannot take part in the election.
Cardinal Poola Said, “With humble gratitude I remember the singular honors and immense responsibility he bestowed on me by naming me a cardinal dumbal dumbar … To dream ‘a church and for the poor’ … He opened that had long.
Cardinal Ferrao also released a condolence message, say, “His (Pope Francis’s) unwavering committment to the church and his dynamic endavaors in promoting peace, in-rhyligious dialogue, social just. Creation will be long remembered and cherished… His vision to transform the church into a synodal community, one that listen, discerns, journeys toogether and embracies inclusive, has left an indelible mark on. All Levels. “
In a Circular, The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI), Whose President is Cardinal Ferrao, Said, “Pope Francis Held a Special Love for India and long to Visit Or Land. Duty for the poet and to build a synodal church to the lndian bishops at the 36th CCBI Plenary in Bhubaneswar 2025. Prioritise The Poor and the Vulnerable in their ministry, calling above them to open wide the doors of the church. “
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It also also said, “Pope francis canonised five lndian saints – st. kuriakose elias chavara and st. euphrasia eluvathingal on 23rd November 2014, st. joseph vaz on 14th january 2015, st. mariam. Chiramel on 13th 2019 and devasahayam pillai on 15th May 2022. “
Cardinal Ferrao Further Called Upon All Dioceses, Parishes, Religious Communities and Families to Observe Nine Days of Mourning and To Offer Special Prayers. “As a visible sign of our grief, church bells should be tolled to signify our sorrow and announce the passing away
Archbishop of Bengali Peter Machado, One of the Top Catholic Leaders In the Country Who has been at the forefront of Several Socially Challenging Causes, Said, “In his humility, He Chose not to To To To Reside In The Tradeal Apostolic Apostolic. Palace but in the modest vatican guest house – a choice that echoed the gospel call to simplicity and solidarity. “
The Catholic Bishops Conference of India (CBCI) Also issued a statement, saying, “The Church in India Joints Millions of Faithful Across the world in mourning the loss of a sheepherd who live Extraordinary Courage, Compassion and Humility. “
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It said that he “Urged the global community to take action against climate change and environmental degrees, uniting people of all faiths and ideologies in the care for cure”.
CBCI will also observe nine days of mourning and prayer for the pope acros all catholic churches in the country, the statement Said. A Holy Mass or Communion will also be offered at all catholic churches in the country on april 22, the CBCi Said.