Three days from the beginning of the conclave, the Vatican specialist Raylson Araujo It offered an in -depth analysis of cardinals that will participate in the choice of the next Pope. In an interview with Now CNN This Sunday (4), Araujo pointed out that the traditional division between progressives and conservatives can be too simplistic to understand the complexity of the process.
According to the expert, it is more appropriate to consider the different ecclesial profiles present at the College of Cardinals. “In fact, what we have are ways of thinking about the church, they are ecclesial profiles,” explained Araujo, identifying three main groups.
Cardinal profiles
1. Canonists: linked to canon law.
2. Liturgists: focused on the dimension of the rite and the liturgy of the church.
3. PASTORALISTS: Aligned with Pope Francis’ approach, seeking to translate the gospel closer to the people.
Araujo stressed that these different perspectives are related to the formation and specialization of each cardinal throughout his ecclesiastical career.
The expert pointed out a trend among cardinals towards a more pastoralist approach. “I have the impression that the cardinals, most of them, are pointing to a pastory dimension,” said Araujo, explaining that in the last 50 years, the church has been discussing intensely how to revitalize its pastoral.
Challenges of the Contemporary Church
Araujo emphasized that the main challenge of the current church is not in defining its doctrine or liturgy, but how to effectively approach the faithful. “How we get closer to the people and make those who come to us to engage each other and feel belonging to this community,” he said.
This analysis suggests that the next Pope can be chosen based on his ability to lead a more engaged and close church to his faithful, while maintaining the tradition and fundamental values of Catholicism.
This content was originally published in expert explains cardinals profiles that will participate in the conclave on the CNN Brazil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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