Will Pope Francis resign?

The Minister of the Presidency, Feliz Bolaños, has been in Rome this weekend to attend the ordination of 20 new cardinals by the Pope Francisco. The advancement of this act by Pope Francis, together with his visit to the tomb of the first pope who resigned, has once again triggered the speculation about his health and possible resignation.

Wheelchair bound for his knee problems, smiling and protected by a helmet in the middle of the ruins of the cathedral of L’Aquilladevastated by the 2009 earthquake.

Francisco has only stood up for the opening of the Holy Door before a historic visit to the tomb of the first pope to resign, Celestine V, to whom the Pontiff has dedicated a few words of praise. “He chose humility”, the Pope has said. That makes rumors about his possible abandonment of the pontiff go off.

Rumors of Francisco’s resignation have skyrocketed after announcing his visit to L’Aquila and bringing forward the Consistory to appoint 20 new cardinals to this weekend, considered a dress rehearsal for the next conclave.

Among the new cardinals, the Spanish Fernández Bergez, member of the Legionaries of Christ. Representing Spain at the ceremony was the Minister of the Presidency, Feli Bolañoswho saw the pope “with courage, with strength, and with good humor and we wish him all the best in his pontificate and that he continue the path of work he has been doing.”

A month ago the pope did not rule out an eventual resignation. “It is not a catastrophe. You can change your father.” Although he clarified that now he himself did not consider doing it.

for now, today Francisco meets with the cardinals to reflect on the direction of the church. Among them are those who will choose his successor at the time.