Czerny on papacy: ‘Part of a beautiful mystery’

Czerny on papacy: ‘Part of a beautiful mystery’

As the College of Cardinals heads to a conclave to elect the next pope, many in the college feel a need for stability after Francis’ eventful 12-year pontificate.Cardinal Michael Czerny. Credit: Vatican Media.In that light, some cardinals have stressed the importance of unity as a priority for the next pope.Cardinal Michael Czerny, SJ, on the other hand, made headlines when he told The New York Times last week that he thought the call for a unit…

"Unity is not made by Pope”: Morocco-based Cardinal Elector Weighs In On New Papacy and Unity, Emphasizes Collaboration

Just days before the conclave begins, Spanish Cardinal Cristobal López Romero, Archbishop of Rabat (Morocco), assured ACI Prensa that unity in the Catholic Church depends not only on the Pope, but on all Catholics.  "Unity isn't created by the Pope, it's created by all of us. He is there as a sign and center of unity, but it's up to each of us whether we join or not," the cardinal emphasized when asked about the challenge of strengthening unity …