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Prelate seeks prayers for electors of next pope
Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David, a Filipino cardinal eligible to vote in the upcoming papal election, is urging Roman Catholics to pray for the cardinal electors.
He emphasized that praying for the electors is more beneficial than advocating for specific candidates.
Cardinal David encouraged the faithful to "fast from speculation and feast on hope," trusting that God will provide the Church with a shepherd.
He reminded Catholics that the papal election is a spiritual discernment process, not a political contest.
David also stressed the importance of ensuring the Church's divinity is not overshadowed by human powerplays or traditional practices that may not align with its mission.
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Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David stressed that the election of a pope is a spiritual discernment, not a political contest, urging Catholics to trust in the Holy Spirit and the College of Cardinals.
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