[metmom]

A final thought: Notice how the decree to the Churches is worded: It is the decision of the Holy Spirit and of us (Acts 15:28). In the end, we trust the Holy Spirit to guide the Church in matters of faith and morals. We trust that decrees and doctrines that issue forth from councils of the bishops with the Pope are inspired by and authored by the Holy Spirit Himself. There it is right in Scripture, the affirmation that when the Church speaks solemnly in this way, it is not just the bishops and the Pope speaking as men, it is the Holy Spirit speaking with them.

Which again raises the question.

Does the Holy Spirit then guide the college of cardinals in the selection of the new pope?

It would appear from what Msgr Pope says, that yes He does.

With that in mind, then Pope Francis is the Holy Spirit's choice for the Catholic church and Catholics are duty bound to follow him lest they be found fighting the Holy Spirit.

[Elsie]

Does the Holy Spirit then guide the college of cardinals in the selection of the new pope?

We know of whom to ask this!