There's a new pope! (voting, wars, news, against)

[gtc08]

Originally Posted by Spaten_Drinker

There are more catholics in the world than Obama voters and the pope rules for life.

This pope is an actual "wise latina".

so, whats your point?

anybody can say they are catholic. saying your catholic and living that lifestyle are 2 different things.

i would say the majority of people who say they are catholic on the religious identification forms dont even know that a new pope is being selected.

[lentzr]

I can not help but wonder...What will be dug up by the media concerning the new Pope's activities during Argentina's Dirty War. The Dirty War or Proceso was the period of military rule from 1976-1983 in which up to 30,000 were murdered or simply "disappeared." Supposedly, the Catholic Church in Argentina was not so much in opposition to the Military Regime. Did Pope Francis support the Military Regime, remain silent or speak out against the Generals ruling Argentina? I would like to see what comes to light!

[minibrings]

Several firsts..

S American
Jesuit (known for social justice)
Chose name Francis (patron saint of ecology, animals...)

I wonder if he'll encourage people to become vegetarians... lol

[mb1547]

Originally Posted by minibrings

A Jesuit from Argentina who adopted the name of a simple saint (Francis) and on his first apperance said the Lords Prayer with the crowds, this is a prayer many kids can join in (as well).

I'm not RC.. but thought this bloke might be a good man.

Humility and being immune to the seduction of power (and the corruption that goes with it) would be a very good thing...

[tamajane]

Seems like a decent choice.

Argentina must be going nuts.

[Book Lover 21]

Originally Posted by minibrings

Several firsts..

S American
Jesuit (known for social justice)
Chose name Francis (patron saint of ecology, animals...)

I wonder if he'll encourage people to become vegetarians... lol

Francis also took a vow of poverty.

[Book Lover 21]

By the way, I'm an atheist too, but I can still be interested in this historic moment and be happy for the Catholics of the world.

[legalsea]

Originally Posted by tamajane

Seems like a decent choice.

Argentina must be going nuts.

I bet that's true. I wish I could see coverage of the celebrations in Argentina.

[Deezus]

Originally Posted by legalsea

So, he took the name "Francis"!

Looks like my purchase of 423 concrete statues of St. Francis is about to pay off! These are gonna fly off the shelf!

Still eagerly awaiting Pope Lando II.

On the bright side though, Pope Francis give plenty of of opportunties to make "Take it easy, Francis" jokes...

[pch1013]

Nice of him to name himself after my city.