Friction before the conclave. Cardinals criticize Francis. “He was a disappointment”

Friction before the conclave. Criticism of the pontificate of Franciszek

In this case, can we expect that another pontificate will be a continuation of the previous one? – These meetings have shown that it is not obvious, that it will be a continuation in the strict sense and someone from the closest associates of Pope Francis will be chosen – says the guest “The Vatican “Edward Augustyn, Vaticanist and head of the religious department in” Tygodnik Powszechny “.

I am talking about cardinals Pietro Parolin i Matteo Zuppiwho were very closely related to Pope Francis and are mentioned among papabile.

– There was a strong criticism of the pontificate of Pope Francis. It was often expressed by older cardinals who will not take part in conclave. However, due to the fact that they pointed out various types of mistakes, they showed the problems that Pope Francis created according to them, it was somehow They set the narrative and thinking of even those undecided cardinals – admits Augustine.

What was most often criticized by cardinals? – Pope Francis was a disappointment for many – The Vaticanist says simply.

Cardinals in power. “They felt strong”

It was accused of the Pope that He focused too much on pastoral matters, neglecting doctrinal or legal issuesand even introducing chaos on these issues through various types of ambiguous statements.

At the congregation, there was a strong criticism of the pontificate of Pope Francis. It was often expressed by older cardinals who will not participate in the conclave

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– There were also voices that He disorganized the Roman curia, because he introduced lay people to the highest positions, including women, which did not like older cardinals – adds our interlocutor.

Admits that These were the same allegations that were repeated during the pope's lifetime.

– At that time, it was quite subdued and not so personal. After the death of Franciszek, the government in the church took over the cardinal and they felt strong in power and almost to Determining new paths or correct the previous pontificate. They did it sometimes in a very strong and sharp way, which we know from leaks from the congregation – admits the Vaticanist.