Cardinals from various countries have gathered at the Vatican to attend the Pope’s funeral. As members and potential candidates of the conclave that will soon elect the next Pope, they are receiving significant media attention. Among the prominent candidates is Cardinal Lazzaro You Heung-sik from Korea.
[Cardinal Lazzaro You Heung-sik / Cardinal and Prefect of the Congregation for the Clergy: (Will there be an Asian Pope?) To the Lord, there is no distinction between East and West. Though I come from Korea, we shall see how the Holy Spirit guides us.]
Cardinal You Heung-sik mentioned that he has yet to decide whom to vote for, but it is anticipated that the conclave will reach a conclusion soon.
[Cardinal Lazzaro You Heung-sik / Cardinal and Prefect of the Congregation for the Clergy: (Will the conclave be lengthy?) I don’t believe so.]
Regarding Pope Francis, Cardinal You expressed admiration and condolences, saying the pope dedicated everything and achieved a peaceful revolution up until his final day.
[Cardinal Lazzaro You Heung-sik / Korean Cardinal: The Pope practiced the Gospel purely like Saint Francis of Assisi. We must strive to live likewise.]
Other cardinals are also being questioned about the next pope, but they are choosing their words carefully.
[Cardinal Fernando Filoni / Italian Cardinal: (Who will be the next pope?) I do not know.]
As the conclave is expected to occur early next month, with 80% of the 135 candidates appointed by Pope Francis, it is widely anticipated that another reform-minded cardinal will be elected.
This is Shin Ung-jin from YTN.
Video editing by Jeong Chi-yun Subtitles by Jeong Eui-jin and Lee Do-hyung
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