Paderborn is preparing for the big conclave: bells ring for the new Pope!

Paderborn is preparing for the big conclave: bells ring for the new Pope!

On Wednesday, May 7th, the conclave will begin in Rome to choose a new Pope. Comprehensive preparations have already been made in the Archdiocese of Paderborn to accompany the transition and offer the believers a special atmosphere. Due to the current situation, there is an increasing interest in choosing a new Pope, not only from internal dignitaries, but also by the believers themselves.

When the message arrived from the election, the bells of the Paderborn cathedral and the bells of all churches in the Archdiocese of Paderborn ring in full splendor. This traditional ringing is supposed to underline the important moment. In addition, the name of the new Pope in the Eucharist's ceremony in the high prayer is mentioned, which is supposed to honor the late Francis, whose death opened the way for the next election.

Special celebrations in the Archdiocese of Paderborn

On the day of the inauguration of the new Pope, all church buildings in the Archdiocese are festively flagged. In the services, the Te Deum, a Latin thanksgiving, is tuned to emphasize the liturgical importance of the event. This art of thank you is one of the oldest traditions in the church and is celebrated by the faithful in a solemn framework.

Archbishop Udo Markus Bentz and other dignitaries of the archbishopric have so far not planned trips to Rome for the pope election. This could also be related to the current situation within the Catholic Church, which has been shaped by the challenges since the death of Francis.

podcasts and publications for the papal election

The background and the processes for the papal election are also the subject of a new podcast offer "The Conclave", which offers insight into this important phase of the Catholic Church. The podcast not only deals with the farewell to Pope Francis, but also offers personal stories of believers, cardinals and journalists who have experienced the Pope and the complain up close. Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich summarized the grief for the late Pope in an emotional contribution: "I lost something like a father".

The daily, about 20-minute episodes are available on Domradio.de and in the domradio.de app. They illuminate the church and spiritual aspects of choice and are of great importance for the 1.5 billion Catholics worldwide. Background knowledge, analyzes and personal insights are taught by experienced moderators and Vatican experts. More on this can be found at www.domradio.de/veranstaltungen/das-konklave

Overall, the preparations in the Archdiocese of Paderborn and the latest podcast offer illustrate how significant and complex the time of the conclusion for millions worldwide is. The combination of tradition, community and the challenges of the present shapes this decisive phase in the Roman Catholic Church.