Brazilian Cardinal says Pope Leo 14 remembers Francisco: ‘Fraternal way’

They gathered to talk to the press at one of the rooms at the Pio Brasileiro College in Rome. Dom João Brás de Aviz, despite having participated to the conclave, was not present.

‘Fraternal way reminds Pope Francis a lot,’ says Cardinal

The new Pontiff, of American and Peruvian origin, was described as a simple, welcoming man with a strong connection with Latin America. “Your fraternal way is very reminiscent of Pope Francis,” said Dom Sérgio. “He brings with him the missionary spirit that the Church wants to reinforce.”

The strongest to me was the human side of the elected Pope. The choice goes through the criteria of faith, but also a sensitive look at the world
Dom Jaime Spengler stressed the “human character” of choice

Consensus in less than 24 hours, despite predictions of a time consuming choice, “shows God’s action” to Dom Odilo Scherer. “It shows the universality of the Church, contrary to certain narratives. We wear the coral garment throughout the conclave as a sign of solemnity and unity.”