March 1, 2013

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‘IMPASSE’:

DISCOURSE:

TRANSITION:

Jesuit sees transition as time to examine nature of church

Cardinal accepts White House offer for conference

Cardinal: Secularism ‘weighing heavily’ in conclave

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Cardinal Levada: Communication, dialogue, leadership key pope factors RICK DELVECCHIO CATHOLIC SAN FRANCISCO

A top candidate for the next pope will be a man of faith and prayer with skill in major languages and a record of leadership in a major archdiocese or Vatican office – ideally both, Cardinal William J. Levada said Feb. 25 as he prepared to leave for Rome to join as many as 116 other cardinals in a conclave to elect a successor to Pope Benedict XVI. Cardinal Levada, during a press conference at St. Patrick’s Seminary & University in Menlo Park, said that in a church that has beCardinal Levada come thoroughly globalized in the past 50 to 60 years the influence of cardinals from around the world “will have great impact.” “In regard to the needs to the church, the different cultural situations – Africa, America, Asia, the Middle East, those historic churches coming up from the time of Christ’s own generation – each has its own series of problems,” he said. “All of these things will play a part in this. Is the person we’re considering knowledgeable about those needs? Is he sensitive to them?” Cardinal Levada did not speculate on the background of any cardinal he thinks may make a top pick but played down the possibility of an American pope. “I don’t know what the Las Vegas odds makers are saying today but I don’t think it’s likely that we will see an American pope,” said Cardinal Levada, who served as archbishop of San Francisco from 1995-2005. “And I say that for this reason: It would be an additional complexity for an American pope to have to deal with the perception that some of his decisions might be perceived to be dictated by American governmental policy.” He said that perception could be a problem for the church in the rest of the world. “On the other hand, if an American pope is elected – provided it’s not me – I will give him my obedience and support any way I can,” Cardinal Levada said. Cardinal Levada, who said the prospect of the SEE CARDINAL, PAGE 21

(PHOTO BY DENNIS CALLAHAN/CATHOLIC SAN FRANCISCO)

‘God is always faithful to those he calls’ Cecilia Carrier, left, a candidate for full communion in the Catholic Church, is pictured with her sponsor Karen McLaughlin at the archdiocese’s annual Rite of Election celebrated by Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone Feb. 17 at St. Mary’s Cathedral. Carrier and McLaughlin are from St. Hilary Parish, Tiburon. Typically performed on the first Sunday of Lent with those called to the church gathering with their sponsors and families, the ancient ceremony of the rite is a step in the process of Christian initiation. The days of Lent are the final period of purification and enlightenment leading up to the Easter Vigil and full initiation into the church. Forty-nine parishes participated in the Mass, with 159 catechumens and 255 candidates. More photos on Page 2.

Benedict to be ‘pope emeritus’ CINDY WOODEN CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE

VATICAN CITY – Pope Benedict XVI will continue to be known as Pope Benedict and addressed as “His Holiness,” but after his resignation, he will add the title “emeritus” in one of two acceptable forms, either “pope emeritus” or “Roman pontiff emeritus.” Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, Vatican spokesman, said decisions about how the pope would be addressed and what he would wear were made in consultation with Pope Benedict and with Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, the chamberlain of the church, along with others. After Feb. 28, Pope Benedict will continue to wear a white cassock, but it will be a simplified version of the papal vestment, mainly without the little white cape piece on the shoulders, Father Lombardi told reporters Feb. 26. Pope Benedict will leave behind his emblematic

red shoes, Father Lombardi said. Instead, he will wear brown shoes, beginning with loafers he was given as a gift last March during a visit to Leon, Mexico. The Jesuit said the pope has found the zapatos to be very comfortable. The safety of the pope emeritus will be ensured by the Vatican police, Father Lombardi said. Three hours before his pontificate ends, Pope Benedict intends to fly by helicopter to the papal summer villa at Castel Gandolfo. At 8 p.m. Feb. 28 – the exact moment Pope Benedict has said he will cease being pope – the Swiss Guards stationed at the main doors of the papal villa at Castel Gandolfo will withdraw and close the doors, Father Lombardi said. The Vatican gendarmes will take over. Pope Benedict also will give the College of Cardinals his “fisherman’s ring” and seal to be broken, as is usually done upon the death of a pope, the spokesman said. The pope will go back to wearing an episcopal ring he wore as a cardinal.

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