http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7523254/
Now, I haven't kept track of the history of the the Catholic church, but 74 seems a bit old. In fact, it seems right around the age when everybody started to ask of JP2 "is he dead yet?"
The new pope
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7523254/
Now, I haven't kept track of the history of the the Catholic church, but 74 seems a bit old. In fact, it seems right around the age when everybody started to ask of JP2 "is he dead yet?"
Pope Benedict XVI
Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger of Germany has been selected as the next head of the Roman Catholic Church. Ratzinger, 78 years old, is the second consecutive non-Italian pope. The new pontiff seems to have a conservative theological/doctrinal outlook, although he was active at Vatican II. Discuss.
Well, he's a true conservative fundamentalist... that much is certain. So, expect to see an even greater schizm between modern catholicism and the church itself.
I made this topic ONE MINUTE before you. ha! And also, he's 74, not 78.
edit: wait he IS 78! That makes it even worse!
He's 78 year old, as attested to by numerous sources. Not 74. I'm very sorry for your confusion on the matter.
EDIT: Stop making changes!
I merged the two threads together since we just got started and all.
I think in the past Popes did not have exceedingly long tenures. John Paul II was appointed at a relatively young age and so he served quite a long time.
Pope John Paul II was either the second or third-longest tenured Pope in the history of the Church; there is debate as to how long Peter (the Apostle) actually served. I remember reading a few years ago that the next Pope was likely to be older. Such has proven to be the case, I guess.
I heard something about him having somewhat liberal views, but then again, it was on Fox News Channel, so I took it with a pinch of salt.
According to the people that were interviewed, he's going to be pretty well accepted by the church.
This kind of pisses me off. I was hoping for someone slightly more liberal. I don't expect a lot of change in the church but on somethings there needs to be change. Like how they handle scandals amongst other things like birth control. I am not happy with the decision.
Only Fox News would describe him as liberal. You were definitely right to take that with a pinch of salt.Originally Posted by Hsu
Well, he might temper his views. I would think becoming Pope might change a man. Note that Benedict XV was a liberal pope who followed the strict papacy of Pius X. So who knows. Maybe some symbolism to his choice of name.
Very true. Interestingly, some observers have suggested that the homily he presented at John Paul II's funeral showed a more human side to him, which may have influenced the vote of the Cardinals. In any case, we can certainly hope.
I remember reading that it was likely they'd pick an old Pope this time around so that he doesn't last as long as John Paul II, so that they can use the time to prepare for the one after Benedict XVI.
And then there is Death
Oh well, looks like any time now they'll be looking for a new pope...or he's just a stand-in to buy them time to find another.
I like Kung-Fu.
I'm afraid we'll never see him imitating Charlot or wearing Bono Vox's glasses. But I think that God sees much longer than we do and this may be for the best. He's been knowing Jean Paul II for so many years and I think he will always keep in mind what made him most beloved, which was the fact that he was very close to the people.
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