Whenever Benevacantism is discussed, I recall the group that met after Benedict's death to elect a successor. While various candidates (Bishop Gracida, I believe) were discussed, the 'conclave' ultimately decided to elect Jorge Mario Cardinal Bergoglio, and to recognize him by the papal name of Francis.
Whenever Benevacantism is discussed, I recall the group that met after Benedict's death to elect a successor. While various candidates (Bishop Gracida, I believe) were discussed, the 'conclave' ultimately decided to elect Jorge Mario Cardinal Bergoglio, and to recognize him by the papal name of Francis.
Silly? In a way, certainly, but also (if you grant their mistaken but sincerely held premise) a wonderful act of love for the church.
"Unanimous for Jorge Mario Bergoglio, as successor of St. Peter and successor of Pope Benedict XVI.
The present electorate wants the world to know that they have chosen the only outcome that could be both universally accepted and that is to bring the canonical order of the Church back into harmony with the will of Christ."
Whenever Benevacantism is discussed, I recall the group that met after Benedict's death to elect a successor. While various candidates (Bishop Gracida, I believe) were discussed, the 'conclave' ultimately decided to elect Jorge Mario Cardinal Bergoglio, and to recognize him by the papal name of Francis.
Silly? In a way, certainly, but also (if you grant their mistaken but sincerely held premise) a wonderful act of love for the church.
I wasn't aware that that happened. Strange.
"Unanimous for Jorge Mario Bergoglio, as successor of St. Peter and successor of Pope Benedict XVI.
The present electorate wants the world to know that they have chosen the only outcome that could be both universally accepted and that is to bring the canonical order of the Church back into harmony with the will of Christ."
https://romalocutaest.com/2023/01/30/bugnolan-conclave-in-surprise-move-elects-bergoglio/