February 16, 2013. (Romereports.com) Cardinal Javier Lozano Barragan took part in the conclave that elected Benedict XVI. It was April 2005. He says the Pope was very calm when he accepted, just like now that he has resigned. Since Barragan is 80, he
won't be in the Sistine Chapel this time, but he says what the Church needs is quite clear.
CARD. JAVIER LOZANO BARRAGAN President Emeritus, Pontifical Council for Health Care Workers
“The Pope decided to resign because he says he no longer has the strength to carry out the office. Therefore, the next Pope needs to be a person who at the very least has the qualities Benedict XVI had before he started loosing strength.”
He also traveled with Benedict XVI to Mexico and Cuba back in March 2012. The apostolic trip is forever marked with this photograph. At that point, the Cardinal didn't expect a resignation, at all.
CARD. JAVIER LOZANO BARRAGAN
President Emeritus, Pontifical Council for Health Care Workers
“It's a decision that shows great humility, great courage, great consistency. It's a decision that says, 'Our Lord is guiding the Church.' Hopefully this will be the best decision for the Church, as the Pope said.”
The cardinal said that it is now time to examine the situation of the Church and pray that cardinals elect the right person to address these new challenges.
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