A unique role of a Pole. “The Pope asked him to take care of it”
Friday is the third day Exhibitions in the Basilica of St. Piotr's casket with the body of Pope Francis, who is tricked by thousands of people. Preparations for the Pope's Saturday funeral and the conclave are also underway. Cardinals come to the Vatican from around the world, who meet every day on the so -called congregations.
In Rome on time the funeral of Pope Francis It will be introduced “absolutely impressive” security system – said the head of the capital police Roberto Massucci. He noted that the ceremonies will not be limited to the Vatican, because after the mass the coffin will be transported by the city to the Basilica of Our Lady.
The day after the death of the Pope, the cardinals chose three hierarchs, who in the next three days would support Cardinal Camerling in the preparation of the Pope's funeral ceremony and conclave. One of them is a Pole-79-year-old Cardinal Stanisław Ryłko.
A unique role of a Pole. “The Pope asked him to take care of it”
We talk to Dorota Abdelmoula-Viet, a journalist of the Polish Vatican Radio Section, about who Cardinal Stanisław Ryłko is. Our interlocutor emphasizes the great merits of the Polish cardinal in the organization of World Youth Day.
– He is a long -term chairman of the Pontifical Council for Secular Affairs, which was then transformed into the dycascaria of secular matters, family and life. And this is this institution, which dealt with, among others Preparation of World Youth DaySo we can safely say that Cardinal Ryłko is a person who witnessed how young people from around the world found their place in the church and were present in the Church – explains our interlocutor.
At the end of 2016, Pope Francis entrusted him with an important function of the Archprose Basilica of Our Lady, i.e. the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore.
-Dorota Abdelmoula-Viet explains to us.
– In December last year In an interview with the Vatican media, Cardinal Ryłko mentioned that there were more than 100 such visits of the Pope to Our Lady of Our Lady – he specifies.
The Polish cardinal helps to rule the Vatican. Supports Camerling
The Polish woman also explains how Cardinal Stanisław Ryłko was elected to the elite group of three cardinals who are currently helping the most important person in the Vatican, i.e. Cardinal Camerling.
Apostolic Constitution Universi Dominici Gregisregulating time Sede Vacanteprovides, among others that every three days of cardinals participating in the Congregations General, three cardinals are drawn who meet as part of the so -called particular congregations. They support Cardinal Camerling in current matters, who during Sede Vacante He deals with the administration of the Holy See. In the top three, Cardinal was drawn Ryłko.
– The Apostolic Constitution explains that “the most important issues, if necessary, are undertaken by the collection of electorars cardinals, while ordinary matters are settled by the Partkular Congregation”. Members of the particular congregations are drawn every three days, so on Friday there will be another draw – he says in an interview with Onet.
However, little can be said about what exactly the activities are performed by Cardinal Ryłko, because they remain closed.
The last will of the Pope. “The decision of Pope Francis is part of his service to the Mother of God”
In an interview with Onet, a Polish journalist also draws attention to the last will of the Pope. As he reminds, the fact that Francis' decision to be buried outside Saint Peter's Square is no exception.
– Let us remind you that 22 popes are buried in the Basilica of Saint John in Lateran. Seven popes are currently buried in the Basilica of Our Lady. Five in the Basilica of Saint Wawrzyniec behind the walls. Papal graves can also be found in other temples. I think that the decision of Pope Francis is part of his devotion to the Mother of God – he explains.
As he points out, the moment of folding the body to the grave, i.e. the end of this funeral ceremony, will be private. However, on Sunday from seven o'clock the basilica will be opened to the faithful.
-Abdelmoula-Viet tells us.
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