Cardinal Américo Aguiar admits to being “afraid” because of the “weight” of choosing Francisco's successor

Cardinal Américo Aguiar, who is feeling the “weight” and “fear” of the decision to choose Francisco's successor and who seeks inspiration from the anonymous conversations of pilgrims who are in Rome.

Cardinal Américo Aguiar admitted today that he is feeling the “weight” and “fear” of the decision to choose Francis’ successor and that he is seeking inspiration from the anonymous conversations of pilgrims who are in Rome these days. Named cardinal by Francis, the bishop of Setúbal has been attending general congregations, meetings of cardinals, which precede the conclave and, in the interval, has sought to prepare for the electoral meeting of …