One of the most senior cardinals has stressed the importance of unity and prayed that the conclave will bestow a new pontiff who reminds the world of human and spiritual values by awakening consciences.
His comments came during a special Mass on 7 May prior to the start of the conclave that will open this afternoon in Rome to elect the next pope.
During the Mass celebrated pro eligendo Romano Pontifice – “for electing the new pope" – Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, 91, Dean of the College of Cardinals, highlighted that they were standing above St. Peter’s tomb.
