In the next few days, some high -level athletes could join the crowd in the Plaza de San Pedro to closely follow the conclave that will choose the new Pope. Coco Gauff and IgA Swiatek, players who participate in the Open of Italy, have declared that they will go to the Vatican if they have occasion.
“I am not Catholic. I would go because I feel it is something historical. We talk about it. I learned a lot, because I don’t know anything about the Catholic religion. With smoke, it seemed great. I would like to go see him and be close since we are here, “Gauff said Tuesday.
During the conclave, the ballots are burned and the black smoke that comes out of the chimney of the Sistine Chapel means that there is no decision; The white smoke indicates that the cardinals have chosen a Pope and that he has accepted.
-Swiatek, three times Rome champion, said: “I would love (go) just to live the experience. But I will see logistically how it will be“He pointed out that there is no way of knowing exactly when the Pope will be chosen or how much the conclave will last.
The conclave begins on Wednesday and lasts until May 18. Gauff is a devout Christian often mentions his faith in the speeches after the partiesas when he lost the Madrid final operate against Aryna Sabalenka on Saturday. «It is very important for me. I am not here trying to force anyone to believe in anything, “Gauff said about his faith.
“When people begin to criticize anything, whether religion, or pride for their sexuality or anything else like that, that is a bit of censorship. I think we should all be able to do what we would like, as long as it does not harm other people. For me it is important to share it and that other people know that it helps me. He could also help another person in his life. “
