Six recommendations from the Archbishopric of Guatemala for the faithful Catholics

Recently it was announced that The conclave will take place next Wednesday, May 7, 2025. For this reason, Catholics are in the expectation of who will assume the position of High Pontiff, so that the Archbishopric of Guatemala He has issued a series of recommendations for the faithful.

According to information from El Vaticano, the Sistine Chapel prepares to receive the 133 Cardinals voters In the next conclave.

The first vote will take place on May 7. Throughout the following days, The cardinals will vote four times a day: two in the morning and two in the afternoonaccording to Vatican News.

The Catholic source states that ballots will be burned later. Then Smoke will come out of the fireplace To proclaim if the new Pontiff has been elected.

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What does the Archbishopric of Guatemala recommend for the next conclave?

1. Pray intensely. According to the Archbishopric of Guatemala, Catholics must pray for cardinal electors so that they can follow the divine will.
2. Show an attitude of respect. Religious leaders call for respect for all cardinals, including the next pontiff.
3. Not feed rumors. “There will always be rumors and controversies on social networks, let’s avoid that,” says the archbishopric, suggesting the search for official sources at all times.
4. Avoid criticism and judgments. In that sense, it is reiterated that these types of comments create misinformation.
5. Trust. The archbishopric urges the population to trust the Holy Spirit as the conductor of the Church.
6. Do not take it as a political choice. This is the final suggestion of Guatemalan Catholic leaders to keep in mind the spiritual character of the conclave.