White smoke out of the Sistine - a new Pope has been chosen

[geetrue]

Betonov had it right before CNN even

Jorge Mario Bergoglio is the first pope from Latin America. He will be called Pope Francis I.

I was wrong of course: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...ew+pope&page=4

Originally Posted by post #58

With almost one billion men and women belonging to the Catholic movement they have a big group of people to please,
half of the Catholics are reported to be in South America, but I doubt if they will elect a spanish pope nor one from Africa

[fireftr18]

Originally Posted by Nippelspanner

I can only shake my head at those people standing there a whole day in the cold, waiting for a silly chimney to spill out some white smoke... And to later see a simple human being, like you, like me.

This has nothing to do with religion but with fanatism.

I have to agree with you. I'm Catholic and have kept up with the news, but in no way would I do that. Like the overwhelming majority of people, I lead my life and patiently wait for news. Yes, he is the new leader of the Church, but is still "s simple human being" no better nor worse than you or me.

Jorge Mario Bergoglio!

If our news media is corect, from Argentina

It seems past Popes were from Europe exclusively. I'm glad to see they thought outside the box and got someone from somewhere else. Nothing against Europe, I feel the past Popes served well. I expect to see some different ideas.

An interesting but not a bad choice, from an up and coming continent, and a humble working class type, however he's a hefty traditionalist and conservative...so don't expect any movement from the church on homosexuality or anything like that.

Don't expect anything on homosexuality or other kind of related issures soon. There is a lot of research behind the decisions, not just one man deciding "what is right."

[Betonov]

Originally Posted by geetrue

Betonov had it right before CNN even

Thank Radio Capris from Koper (SVN)
The most updated and accurate media outlet in my country is a 10 staff radio station from the coast

[August]

Originally Posted by Nippelspanner

I can only shake my head at those people standing there a whole day in the cold, waiting for a silly chimney to spill out some white smoke... And to later see a simple human being, like you, like me.

This has nothing to do with religion but with fanatism.

What makes you the judge of those people? Your thumbs down is nothing but anti-religious fanaticism.

Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

I'm not sure but he is 76 years old. Kind of getting up there if you know what I mean...

I recall when the last Pope that died, a very funny exchange with a questionable person.
We were doing a job in Rochester, NY.
The Pope at that time was ill and did pass away after a time.
This Guy was a 'Made Guy' not doubts!
He was also Catholic.
The many reports of the health had him running alot at the time.

I recall him comeing back to the bar we would hit after work and saying...
"The SOB is still alive!"
I stated my question as to why it bothered him so much that he wasn't dead yet?

His reply..............

"It wouldn't take me this much time to get it over with!"

[mapuc]

So all those conspiracy about the last pope, has come to a shame

Markus

Huh?

[Herr-Berbunch]

Originally Posted by fireftr18

It seems Popes were from Europe exclusively. I'm glad to see they thought outside the box and got someone from somewhere else.

Pope Gregory II was from Syria, a long, long, long, long time ago, before the wind, before the snow.

[Betonov]

And lets not forget Peter I from roman Palestine. He personaly knew Jezus.

[Takeda Shingen]

Originally Posted by privateer

Huh?

I don't get it either.

[AVGWarhawk]

Originally Posted by Takeda Shingen

I don't get it either.

I think some suspected ties to Nazi Germany, Hilter Youth etc.

[Cybermat47]

A new one already? My religion teacher said it would take weeks to agree on who it would be.

[geetrue]

Originally Posted by mapuc

So all those conspiracy about the last pope, has come to a shame

Markus

Perhaps he means the next pope, which has become Jorge Mario Bergoglio, was suppose to be the last pope with the name of peter of rome or something like that?

I don't trust anyone with the name of Peter.

Originally Posted by Cybermat47

A new one already? My religion teacher said it would take weeks to agree on who it would be.

Tell them they are not 'prophet' material.
And probably why they are douching your mind with thier thoughts.