Have flocked to Rome, shocked by the sudden death,

为这位开明备受爱戴的教皇的
Of this progressive and beloved pope.

猝然辞世而深感震惊
Today, in St.Peter's Square,

今天虔诚的教徒们
The faithful pray that there is among them

聚集在圣彼得广场虔诚祈求
another leader who can unite their Church

出现一位能团结教会的领导人
which has been so riven by change and dissent in recent years.

近年来天主教内因教义变化和见解分歧而分裂
As the body of the pontiff passes by,

教皇的遗体缓缓经过广场
We see prayers are being offered by the preferiti,

我们看见红衣主教在祈祷
Favorites among those being considered

他们中不乏
To succeed him as the Vicar of Christ.

能继承教皇衣钵之人
At the end of the mourning period, the College of Cardinals

哀悼结束后枢机主教团将闭关于
Will lock itself behind the doors of the Sistine Chapel

西斯廷大教堂内进行秘密会议