The Brazilian can be the first cardinal appointed by Pope Leo XIV

The Brazilian can be the first cardinal appointed by Pope Leo XIV


Ilson Montanari is originally from Sertãozinho, inside San Paolo


Summary

Ilon Montanari, Brazilian archbishop, can become the first cardinal appointed by Pope Leo XIV, following the tradition of choice of the secretary of the Conclave.




The Brazilian Ilson Montanari could be the first cardinal appointed by Pope Leo XIV. Because this happens, only Robert Prevost will follow a tradition of the Catholic Church in the choice of the last Ponteff.

Normally, the first chosen by the new church leader is the secretary of Conclave, responsible for the functionality of the choice of the new Pope and the realization of the decision. Once this is done, the pontiff usually chooses to be a cardinal. The invitation can be accepted or not.

The head of the function in the Conclave that elected Leo XIV was precisely Montanari, an archbishop and a second classified.

Montanari, 65, was born in Sertãozinho, inside San Paolo. He was appointed according to Pope Francis in May 2020.

Source: Terra

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