Pope Francis called on the newly-appointed Cardinals-elect of the Roman Catholic Church to embody humility, prayer and compassion—three guiding attitudes
inspired by the life of Saint John of the Cross, who was remembered in literature with “eyes raised, hands joined, feet bare.”
Quoting Argentinian poet Francisco Luis Bernárdez, Pope Francis invited the Cardinals-elect to embrace the spirit of Saint John of the Cross by lifting their gaze, maintaining a prayerful heart, and walking barefoot in service. He explained that these attitudes are essential for their new roles.
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