Cardinal Vincent Nichols, who participated in his election Pope Leo of the 14th, described everything that happened behind the closed doors of Sistina Hat Vatican.
Vincent Nichols, head of the Roman Catholic Church of England and Wales, speaking on the show BBC Breakfast described the Conclave as “extremely peaceful” and none of the cardinals revealed who voted, adding that there was no “hatred” or “politicology” among the Cardinals in Sistina hats.
“It was a very calm process and I actually found it a rather wonderful experience,” he added.
Cardinal Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, said he was removed his cellphone, adding that he found he had “he had”More time in my hands just to prayjust to worry, just to be calm, instead of being constantly upset … or getting involved in what can come “from his phone.
“For me, one of the experiences of these recent days was to learn to be a little more patient and go step by step,” he said.
“There was a tranquility, a little solemnity,” he continued, adding that everyone with whom he talked when he was in it was “peaceful and just wanted to do it right”.
It is noted that 79 -year -old Nichols is one of the oldest cardinals, as only the cardinals under 80 are entitled to vote.
The conclave that elected Pope Leo lasted one day.
“I think it was a brief conceinence in part because Pope Francis left us a good legacy,” the cardinal said.
Speaking about the new Pope, Cardinal Nichols said that Pope Leo is “very decisive” in a “quiet way”, adding that he has seen him “make decisions that frustrate people but do not destroy them”.
“An advantage for a Pope is if he is able to tell you, ‘no’, when he believes that something is not right and then embrace you so you don’t leave, and I think he has the ability to do both of these things, which is very important,” he said.