Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio - New Pope

polaris_x
polaris_x Posts: 13,559
edited March 2013 in A Moving Train
will be a bit before we know who ...

hopefully, it won't be a guy who by all accounts should be in prison ... :|

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Argentinean Jorge Bergoglio - Pope Francis

http://www.cbc.ca/news/live/2013/03/conclave-live.html
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  • PureandEasy
    PureandEasy Posts: 5,818
    very surprised at how quickly they came to a majority decision

    as a Catholic, the anticipation is exciting
    Don't come closer or I'll have to go
  • polaris_x
    polaris_x Posts: 13,559
    it would be cool if they picked the fillipino guy ... i can't imagine anyone but an old crusty white guy as a pope ... :)
  • redrock
    redrock Posts: 18,341
    I think ex-pope's resignation has been on the cards for a while thus giving time for the cardinals to have a bit of a think and reach a consensus quicker. Still 5 sessions...

    Call me cynical but I can't really see one or the other making any real difference to the catholic church, how it behaves and how it is perceived. Still think 'nasties' will be swept under the carpet as usual, progress will not be at the top of their agenda, etc.
  • even flow - question mark
    even flow - question mark Posts: 1,568
    If he clicks his heels three times does he go back home?

    The poison from the poison stream caught up to you ELEVEN years ago and you floated out of here. Sept. 14, 08

  • Jeanwah
    Jeanwah Posts: 6,363
    redrock wrote:

    Call me cynical but I can't really see one or the other making any real difference to the catholic church, how it behaves and how it is perceived. Still think 'nasties' will be swept under the carpet as usual, progress will not be at the top of their agenda, etc.

    The corruption in the Vatican is so thick, a new person at the top will likely make no difference. Much like the U.S. govt.
  • Cosmo
    Cosmo Posts: 12,225
    Yay.
    I'm hoping it is former Cardinal Ozzie Smith.
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    Hail, Hail!!!
  • Enkidu
    Enkidu So Cal Posts: 2,996
    Cosmo wrote:
    Yay.
    I'm hoping it is former Cardinal Ozzie Smith.

    That would be awesome.
  • even flow - question mark
    even flow - question mark Posts: 1,568
    Cosmo wrote:
    Yay.
    I'm hoping it is former Cardinal Ozzie Smith.


    And then you see the footage of him doing a back flip to enter the balcony to be introduced to the awaiting public.

    The poison from the poison stream caught up to you ELEVEN years ago and you floated out of here. Sept. 14, 08

  • redrock
    redrock Posts: 18,341
    edited March 2013
    Sooooo.... a jesuit pope? Nevertheless... old white man with old white man ideas.. again.
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  • davidtrios
    davidtrios Posts: 9,732
    Catholism- richest religion, poorest follwers riddled with rampant sexual molestation and oppression of women (women cant be Pope, Cardinals, Bishops or even Priests).

    no. thank. you.

    /rant
  • STAYSEA
    STAYSEA Posts: 3,814
    ?

    News to me.
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  • lukin2006
    lukin2006 Posts: 9,087
    davidtrios wrote:
    Catholism- richest religion, poorest follwers riddled with rampant sexual molestation and oppression of women (women cant be Pope, Cardinals, Bishops or even Priests).

    no. thank. you.

    /rant
    I agree ...I was raised that Catholic ... that religion totally disgust me ....
    I have certain rules I live by ... My First Rule ... I don't believe anything the government tells me ... George Carlin

    "Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,036
    "Let's not be naive, we're not talking about a simple political battle; it is a destructive pretension against the plan of God. We are not talking about a mere bill, but rather a machination of the Father of Lies that seeks to confuse and deceive the children of God."
  • lukin2006
    lukin2006 Posts: 9,087
    Wonder if he'll meet with Rodman?
    I have certain rules I live by ... My First Rule ... I don't believe anything the government tells me ... George Carlin

    "Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
  • even flow - question mark
    even flow - question mark Posts: 1,568
    Well it's about time, considering Maradonna has the hand of god attached to him.

    The poison from the poison stream caught up to you ELEVEN years ago and you floated out of here. Sept. 14, 08

  • lukin2006
    lukin2006 Posts: 9,087
    He's 76 ... Good to see they went with a youthful cardinal :lol::lol::lol::lol:
    I have certain rules I live by ... My First Rule ... I don't believe anything the government tells me ... George Carlin

    "Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
  • jamburger
    jamburger Posts: 1,775
    lukin2006 wrote:
    He's 76 ... Good to see they went with a youthful cardinal :lol::lol::lol::lol:

    The CNN e-mail came in with this...

    He is the first South American pope. Until last year, Bergoglio was the archbishop of Buenos Aires before stepping down because of his age. He is 76.

    Too old to act as Archbishop, but not for Pope?!?!
  • polaris_x
    polaris_x Posts: 13,559
    well ... as expected ... any minute chance the new pope would bring a fresh point of view on homosexuality or abortion or contraception can now officially be eliminated ... :roll:
  • lukin2006
    lukin2006 Posts: 9,087
    jamburger wrote:
    lukin2006 wrote:
    He's 76 ... Good to see they went with a youthful cardinal :lol::lol::lol::lol:

    The CNN e-mail came in with this...

    He is the first South American pope. Until last year, Bergoglio was the archbishop of Buenos Aires before stepping down because of his age. He is 76.

    Too old to act as Archbishop, but not for Pope?!?!

    :lol::lol::lol:
    I have certain rules I live by ... My First Rule ... I don't believe anything the government tells me ... George Carlin

    "Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
  • lukin2006
    lukin2006 Posts: 9,087
    polaris_x wrote:
    well ... as expected ... any minute chance the new pope would bring a fresh point of view on homosexuality or abortion or contraception can now officially be eliminated ... :roll:

    That church will never change ... I just wish they'd quit say 1.2 billion Catholics ... I doubt even 1/2 that number are even practicing Catholics.
    I have certain rules I live by ... My First Rule ... I don't believe anything the government tells me ... George Carlin

    "Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon

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