The conclave begins with controversy: a Dean cardinal wishes “luck per started” to Parolin

El Periódico

A detail between the Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Dean Giovanni Battista Re It has not gone unnoticed by citizens who are following in detail every novelty of the conclave started on Wednesday.

Specifically It has been a desire to “luck” to the cardinal During the Mass on Wednesday in the Basilica of San Pedro, a few hours before the process to choose the new Pope and in which the Purpurado Italian is presented as one of the great bets.

These words were heard at the time of peace at Mass. At that time, Re heads to Parolin, located on his right on the altar, and says separating from the microphone that “LUCK FOR DOUBLE“Between smiles.

The moment that has been captured has been viralized in seconds in Italian social networks and media, speculating on the interpretations of the desires of Re towards the cardinal, which can be due to the role of Parolin within the conclave or before the event that it is chosen as the new Pope.

Who is Giovanni Battista Re?

Re is the dean of the Cardinal College and, although he will not vote in the conclave because he exceeds 80 years of age, he has directed the daily meetings that have been held in Rome in the previous days.

This afternoon, a total of 133 voters have locked themselves in the Sistine Chapel to choose the one who will be the new Pope that happens to Francisco. Although the result is unpredictable, some cardinals are already as ‘papable’ for their weight between colleagues and one of them is Parolin, a diplomatic expert and who served as Vatican Secretary of State during the Pontificate of Bergoglio (2013-2025).

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