Dozens of Catholic leaders have been heading for the Vatican in recent days, where they wanted to say goodbye to Pope Francis († 88). At the same time, many of them will participate in the Conclave. The youngest cardinal to vote for the Pope is a mykola bychok with Ukrainian originthe portal states.
Despite the fact that he has a native of the Ukrainian city of Ternopil only 45 years of age, He became the Supreme Catholic representative of Australia after the Pope made him a cardinal last year. The report of the death of the Holy Father grieved him very much. “He was a man of a simple Pieta who tried to bring the church closer to people. He gave his gifts freely and had a unique personal approach to everyone he met,” He said with sadness.
He then paid tribute to the Catholic Church. “Pope Francis was a pope of peace. In the world devastated by wars he called for peace and justice. I am grateful for the frequent challenges of the deceased Holy Father for a righteous peace in Ukraine And for the efforts managed by the Holy Father, public and secret, which in some cases helped bring relief to the imprisoned and suffering, ”Bychok confessed.
Mykola was appointed Cardinal on October 6, 2024, making it the youngest cardinal of the Catholic Church And at the same time the first Australian to win a significant function since George Pello. Is only 8. A man in this country who has won an important title. He felt the profession to follow Christ at the age of 15.
It will be one of about 135 cardinals from around the world who have the right to participate in the Conclave. “I also ask for your prayers for the cardinals of the electorates who will meet at the Conclave to enlist us in our hearts and mindsto choose a worthy candidate for 267. Bishop Rome and the successor of St. Peter, ”he asked the believers. His Photo can be found in the gallery.
