Cardinal Toppo says Pope Francis’ ways in line with spirit of Church

March 18, 2013 - The election of Pope Francis has been the work of the Holy Spirit who best knows the needs of the Church and the new simple ways of the pontiff is in keeping with the spirit of the Church. Indian Cardinal Telesphore Toppo, Archbishop of Ranchi made the observation to Vatican Radio on Monday. “This man is the right man at the moment,” said the cardinal who participated in two conclaves, including the one that elected Pope Francis on March 13. Cardinal Toppo also noted that history’s first Jesuit Pope is also a recognition of a religious order that has done so much to spread the Catholic faith through its missionaries and martyrs. Regarding Pope Francis’ desire for a poor Church for the poor does not however mean disregarding the developed world. While stressing the Church’s preferential option for the poor, Cardinal Toppo said faith has to be communicated to all, including the developed world.