White smoke! We have a new Pope!

[JennaDeeDooDah]

As a protestant, I find this exciting, as well. In fact, I'd say that this has an impact on all (and if not all, most) people of the world.

 

[PrincessKsMom]

As long as he isn't from Brazil. Can you imagine the flag waving and yelling in Disney?

 

[CaliBear]

I'm so excited about this new Pope- South American Jesuit who chooses Francis as his name. Fantastic! History has been made today!

 

[castleview]

And not one woman in the decision making progress. Hmmmph...

 

[lynxstch]

I'm not Catholic but he really impressed with him, that he asked for people to pray for him and asked for people to help him.

Same here. I was very impressed. He seems very humble, and very 'different' than Pope's in the past that I have heard speak. I somehow get the sense that he's going to be a "People's Pope". I wish him well. That's one tough job he just accepted!

 

[Marionnette]

And not one woman in the decision making progress. Hmmmph...

Was that necessary?

 

[DebD4T]

And not one woman in the decision making progress. Hmmmph...

Considering there are no women cardinals this comes as no surprise.

 

[castleview]

Was that necessary?

Sure.

 

[Janepod]

And not one woman in the decision making progress. Hmmmph...

Can you lay off for one day? Otherwise this thread's going to get closed.

 

[Janepod]

Same here. I was very impressed. He seems very humble, and very 'different' than Pope's in the past that I have heard speak. I somehow get the sense that he's going to be a "People's Pope". I wish him well. That's one tough job he just accepted!

Definitely, with the name Francis - the most humble saint in the Catholic church. And as a priest and Cardinal, Pope Francis often spoke about poverty and human rights. This is a very encouraging choice!

 

[JennaDeeDooDah]

Some people just have to stir the pot and try to find controversy in every little thing - especially something that people hold so dear to their hearts. My advice is to give that comment the validation it deserves by moving on and not responding (and yes, I get the irony in my posting this).

 

[violetrose]

I'm pleasantly pleased!

 

[pooh4evr]

What a wonderful day for Catholics everywhere!

 

[Marionnette]

I'm encouraged by his reputation as a reformer and as a man of the people. He refused to live in the Cardinal's Palace and he took the bus to work every morning in Buenos Aires. He chose to include the 3 prayers that every Catholic child learns first, as he lead the crowd in St. Peter's Square. No matter what language they spoke, every Catholic could join together to pray for our new leader.

 

[Sam81]

Does anyone know what boarding school he went to?

 

[mercydisney]

Some people just have to stir the pot and try to find controversy in every little thing - especially something that people hold so dear to their hearts. My advice is to give that comment the validation it deserves by moving on and not responding (and yes, I get the irony in my posting this).

Yes, some people just seek attention anyway they can get it. Thank You for not quoting her because that is exactly what she wants.

 

[Minnesota!]

Fantastic choice!

 

[castleview]

Can you lay off for one day? Otherwise this thread's going to get closed.

Why would it be closed?

Yes, some people just seek attention anyway they can get it. Thank You for not quoting her because that is exactly what she wants.

I love how people consider it attention seeking when a legitimate point is made.

 

[Pooh67_68]

I'm not catholic and sorry if this was posted already (i just logged on).

Do they normally pick a new pope so fast?

 

[Southernmiss]

Excited about this choice for Pope. Love that his given name is Joseph and Pope name is Francis. Two humble examples of faith. Latin American helps too considering the huge number if Hispanic Catholics