In a closed meeting, Pope Francis opened: “Some wanted me to die.”

The head of the church also added that some wanted him to die after a recent bowel operation.

Francis made the following comments on 12 September. in a private meeting with Slovak Jesuits during a visit to the Slovak capital, Bratislava. The transcript of the meeting was published on Tuesday by the Jesuit magazine La Civilta Cattolica, which often provides factual stories about Francis’ closed encounters with members of the community.

The Pope also demonstrated his sense of humor, especially when the priest asked him how he felt. September 12-15 The trip to Hungary and Slovakia was Francis’ first international trip after an operation in July to remove part of the colon.

“Still alive Francis laughed. – Although some wanted me to die. I know there have even been meetings between priests who thought the pope was in a worse condition than was said. They were already preparing for the conclave. ”

“ Patience! Thank God, I’m fine, “he added.”

what would happen if he were to die. It always accompanies the pontiffs, but the case of Francis is exceptional in that it must also repel the vocal opposition in part of the church.

there was even talk of his possible resignation, but Francis said that the thought of resigning “did not even come to mind.”

Francis also he was asked how he views the problem of fragmentation and people who view it negatively. It was a reference to Catholic conservatives who have long resisted criticism of Francis capitalism and its approach to the environment and migrants.

Their critique has turned outraged when Francis tightened the celebration of the old Latin Mass in July. Francis imposed restrictions on the celebration of the old rites, saying that such a move was necessary because the Latin Mass had become a source of confrontation and had been exploited for ideological reasons.

“I can personally deserve attacks and insults because I am a sinner, but the church does not deserve it “It’s the devil’s job,” Francis replied. – Yes, there are even priests who talk about me disgustingly. Sometimes I lose patience, especially when they make decisions without going into real dialogue. You can’t do anything about it. “

But Francis assured him that his reaction was only to preach:” I’m just moving forward. , without entering the world of their ideas and fantasies. ”

Prepared according to ABC info