Cardinal Gregorio Rosa Chávez of El Salvador has shared his thoughts on the legacy of Pope Francis, describing it as a “great gift” to the Catholic Church and humanity. Although he won’t be participating in the upcoming conclave as an elector due to his age, Rosa Chávez is actively participating in the general congregations leading up to the election of the new Pope. From Rome, he emphasized the cardinals’ awareness of Pope Francis’ impact and their desire to continue on the path he set forth.
Rosa Chávez highlighted the transcendent dimension of the conclave, noting that the Holy Spirit is at work in the process. He expressed his hope that the cardinal electors will be open to the inspirations of the Holy Spirit, allowing God to guide the decision on who will succeed Pope Francis. The Salvadoran cardinal emphasized the Church’s guidance by the Spirit, who inspires specific people to make God’s plan possible in today’s world.