‘There are no candidates in a conclave,’ says Filipino Cardinal David

The election of a pope is not a political contest

Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David, the bishop of Kalookan, published this reflection on Facebook on Friday, April 25, after flying to Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral and the upcoming conclave. Rappler is republishing this with his permission. Dear fellow Catholics, Let us remember that the election of a pope is not a political contest but a spiritual discernment. While it is natural to have hopes or preferences for certain personalities, we are ultim…

Cardinal Advincula leaves for Rome to attend Pope Francis' funeral, conclave

Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula on Thursday evening left for Rome to attend the funeral of Pope Francis.

‘There are no candidates in a conclave,’ says Filipino Cardinal David

MANILA, Philippines – Filipino Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David downplayed talks about “popular candidates” in the upcoming conclave, and said a papal election is unlike the political processes seen in different parts of the globe. David left Manila for Rome on Thursday morning to attend Pope Francis’s funeral on Saturday and to participate in the conclave. “There are no candidates in a conclave,” David, the bishop of Kalookan, told reporters on Tu…

While tens of thousands (about 50,000 so far) are guarding Francis' body in St. Peter's Basilica these days, the cardinals are preparing for his funeral and the conclave...

Cardinal Ambo David en route to Rome to pay final respects to Pope Francis

Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) President and Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio Cardinal David is on his way to the Vatican City on Thursday, April 24

Cardinal David off to Vatican for Pope Francis’ funeral, conclave

Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio Cardinal David on Thursday left for the Vatican to attend Pope Francis’ funeral and the conclave.