ABEMUS PAPAM!

Halo · 04-19-2005, 01:06 PM

We have a POPE!

Cardinal Ratzinger from Germany is the new Pope.

His name is Pope Benedict XVI

mutineer10 · 04-19-2005, 02:08 PM

I\'ve read that Ratzinger was something of an \"enforcer\" appointed by John Paul II, and that he\'s pretty conservative. Sounds like the church intends to stay the course, which is probably the right way to go given that John Paul II was one of the most popular pontiffs in history.

I am a bit surprised a German was chosen, though. Many \"experts\" seemed to believe an Italian would be the most likely choice.

saintfan · 04-19-2005, 04:22 PM

First German in like a thousand years eh? Interesting choice...

mutineer10 · 04-19-2005, 05:08 PM

First German in like a thousand years eh? Interesting choice...

Yeah, Martin Luther must be flippin\' in his grave...

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mutineer10 Site Donor Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 1,739	ABEMUS PAPAM! I\'ve read that Ratzinger was something of an \"enforcer\" appointed by John Paul II, and that he\'s pretty conservative. Sounds like the church intends to stay the course, which is probably the right way to go given that John Paul II was one of the most popular pontiffs in history. I am a bit surprised a German was chosen, though. Many \"experts\" seemed to believe an Italian would be the most likely choice.

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