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Haiti’s first and only cardinal set to vote in upcoming conclave to elect new pope

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Cardinal Chibly Langlois, bishop of Les Cayes, will be the first Haitian prelate in the Church’s history to participate and vote in a papal conclave.

Following the death of Pope Francis, Langlois released a statement honoring the life and ministry of the Argentine pontiff who “showed special attention to Haiti” through his words and actions.

“Throughout his pontificate, he embodied a concrete spirituality founded on mercy, listening, and solidarity,” the cardinal wrote on April 22. “He made the Gospel a living invitation to console hearts and inspire actions in favor of the most vulnerable.”

“In a world plagued by injustice and suffering, he put faith at the service of everyday life, reminding everyone that the light of God is revealed in the care of each person, particularly the most deprived,” he added.

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