Cardinals from around the world are sharing messages on social media before the start of the conclave to elect the successor of Pope Francis. Among them, the diversity of approaches and requests stands out. Some cardinals choose to direct their messages to the local community, such as Uruguayan Cardinal Daniel Sturla, who requested the intercession of Jacinto Vera for the Church and the papal election. On the other hand, Spanish Cardinal Juan José Omella urged the faithful of Barcelona to pray for the election of the new Pope, emphasizing the guidance of the Holy Spirit in the process.
The conclave will include the participation of 133 cardinals from 70 different countries, including a prayer from Mongolian Cardinal Giorgio Marengo on behalf of his country. Meanwhile, Brazilian Cardinal Baltazar Porras expressed his support for Pietro Parolin and his ongoing interest in the Venezuelan reality, urging unity in prayer for the future pontiff. The social media activity of American Cardinal Timothy Dolan is also noteworthy, as he has been sharing daily videos since his arrival in Rome, including personal reflections on the recent death of a bishop.
Additionally, officials such as the Archbishop of Santiago de Chile, Fernando Chomali, and Cardinal Luis José Rueda of Bogotá are disseminating messages through various platforms. Rueda, in particular, highlights the importance of spirituality in the conclave and asks for prayers for the election of the next Pope, reminding that the cardinals are human beings with divine responsibilities. On the other hand, figures such as Cardinal Raymond Burke and Cardinal Joseph William Tobin direct their prayers to the Virgin of Guadalupe in light of the challenges facing the Church. The requests for intercession and divine protection intertwine with the variety of approaches and petitions directed at the election of the next Supreme Pontiff.
