Rouco Varela, Cardinal and Archbishop Emeritus of Madrid: «I ask that whoever succeeds Francis continue the tradition of the popes»

He was appointed bishop by Paul VI, archbishop and cardinal by John Paul II, friend and direct collaborator of Benedict XVI and, with Francis, reached the stage of his retirement, although still as president of the Episcopal Conference, he was the first to invite him to visit Spain. Antonio María Rouco Varela (Villalba, August 20, 1936) has participated in the last two conclaves and has just arrived in Rome to participate in the funeral of Pope …

Cardinal Rouco Varela has granted an interview to the newspaper ABC, in which he addressed various issues related to the death of Pope Francis and the Catholic Church. Rouco Varela was appointed bishop by Paul VI, archbishop and cardinal by John Paul II, and Francis's tenure coincided with his retirement and his presidency of the Episcopal Conference. In this conversation with the conservative outlet, he spoke about the pontiff, what he expects …

The Archbishop of Madrid, Cardinal José Cobo, is already in Rome to participate in the funeral of Pope Francis and in the Conclave that will elect the successor and assure EFE that he would like a new Spanish-speaking pope, but also “a courageous Pope who will guide the Church”. At the end of [...]

The Archbishop of Madrid, Cardinal José Cobo, is already in Rome to participate in the funeral of Pope Francis and in the conclave that will elect the successor and assure EFE that he would like a new Spanish-speaking pope, but also "a courageous pope to guide the Church"Read more]]>