Cardinal Burke Warns Church in ‘Great Danger’ as Conclave Gathers

Cardinal Ray Burke, a Wisconsin cardinal who was one of Pope Francis’ critics and has been punished twice, warns of “great danger and trial” within the Catholic Church before the conclave begins officially on Wednesday.

Cardinal Burke read a video on Sunday in which he asked the Virgin Mother of God to guide the Cardinals as they select the next Pope.

Please intercede on behalf of the Sacred College of Cardinals in Rome, who are gathered to elect St. Peter’s successor, Vicar of Christ and shepherd of the universal Church.

The Holy Spirit is prompting the cardinals in the mystical body of the Roman Catholic church to obey humbly.

After the nine-day mourning period for Pope Francis’s death ends on Monday, the Vatican’s papal convene will officially begin May 7. Cardinals have been meeting at least twice daily to begin the process of selecting the next Pope.

Burke added, “I pray that they will choose through your intercession the most deserving man to be Christ’s Vicar on Earth.”

“I place my complete trust in Him, alone, as our only help and salvation. Amen.”

“Heart of Jesus, salvation for those who trust me, have mercy on us.”