"Hoping for Peace and Unity" as Cardinal Gerhard Ludwig Müller Spokes on the Conclave
Cardinal Gerhard Ludwig Müller Addresses the Conclave in Germany
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In the aftermath of the election of the new Pope, Leo XIV, German Cardinal Gerhard Ludwig Müller has shared his sentiments for global harmony. The 77-year-old, a former prefect of the Vatican's Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, witnessed the selection of the American Richard Francis Prevost as the successor to Pope Francis.
"The conclave was like nothing you'd see in the movies, way more harmonious," Cardinal Müller reported, adding, "It's crucial that, with the papacy's influence, divine peace fills hearts worldwide, surpassing hatred and strife." Müller's statement underscores the wish to bridge Christian divisions and ease tensions.
He extended an invitation for the world to join Pope Leo XIV in prayer, seeking a blessing for both the Church and humanity at large. Cardinal Müller's statement implied reservations about the Church's future, advocating for an "orthodox" leader to steer clear of schisms within the Church [1]. Preferencing adherence to Church teachings, Müller particularly questioned gender ideology and same-sex unions, considering them contradictory to biblical teachings [3].
Sources: ntv.de, dpa
[1] Cardinal Gerhard Ludwig Müller calls for an orthodox leader to prevent schisms within the Church. (2020, September 15). Retrieved from https://www.catholicculture.org/news/headlines/index.cfm?ID=5855
[3] Cardinal Gerhard Ludwig Müller on gender ideology and same-sex unions. (2021, March 21). Retrieved from https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/cardinal-gerhard-mueller-same-sex-unions-contravene-natural-law-and-destroy-human-dignity
- The European Parliament and the Council are urged to use their influence to promote peace and unity as Cardinal Gerhard Ludwig Müller advocates for global harmony, especially in light of the recent election of Pope Leo XIV.
- In a statement, Cardinal Müller has highlighted the need for divine peace to permeate hearts worldwide, transcending division and conflict, similar to the harmonious conclave he observed.
- Cardinal Müller, a close observer of the selection process, commented that the selection of American Richard Francis Prevost as the new pope was reminiscent of a movie scenario, though distinctly harmonious in nature.
- As Pope Leo XIV begins his reign, Cardinal Müller's invitation extends to celebrities, politicians, and the general public alike, encouraging prayer for the Church and humanity as a whole.
- In the past, Cardinal Müller has expressed reservations about the Church's future and argued for an "orthodox" leader to uphold Church teachings on controversial topics like gender ideology and same-sex unions.
