One of the late Pope Francis' critics, Cardinal Raymond Burke, is warning about "great trial and danger" in the Catholic Church in a new video he released on his social media as the Conclave sets to meet this Wednesday.
"I plead for the church at the time of great trial and danger for her," Cardinal Burke says in a prayer he reads kneeling before an altar, where he appealed to Our Lady of Guadelupe to intervene and aid the Cardinals in selecting the next Pontiff.
"Please intercede for the sacred college of Cardinals gathered in Rome to elect the successor of St. Peter, Vicar of Christ, shepherd for the universal church.
"At this tumultuous time for the church and for the world, plead with your divine Son that the cardinals of the holy Roman church's mystical body will humbly obey the prompting of the Holy Spirit."
Burke is the former Bishop of La Crosse, Wisc., and later served as the Archbishop of St. Louis. In 2010, Pope Benedict consecrated Burke a Cardinal.
He is considered one of the strongest traditionalists in the coming Conclave and publicly disagreed with a number of Pope Francis' controversial positions, including priestly blessings for same-sex couples.
The Vatican's papal conclave starts soon after the expiration of a nine-day period of mourning for the late Pope Francis ends Monday.
The Cardinals are already meeting twice a day to get a head start on the voting process to select the new Pope.
"Through your intercession, may they choose the most worthy man to be Christ's Vicar on Earth," Burke continued.
"With you, I place all my trust in him, who alone is our help and salvation. Amen.
"Heart of Jesus, salvation of those who trust in me, have mercy upon us."