Prophecy of the Popes

[mikeo80]

So I guess the best we can do is wait and see who the Cardinals elect.

But if this guy has Peter in his name, and is from Rome.........

Time to raise the drawbridge, unleash the moat monsters and issue weapons to the troops, and finally, lock and load!!!!

My $0.02

Mike

[Rainbow Six]

I know the Pope selects his own Papal name when elected, but one of the potential candidates is called Peter...

"Born in western Ghana in October 1948 to a Methodist mother and a Catholic father, Peter Turkson became the first-ever Ghanaian cardinal in 2003 when he was appointed by Pope John Paul II.

The 64-year-old is the relator, or general secretary, of the Synod for Africa, making him a strong candidate to become the first African pope of the modern age, taking on a mantle that was held during the 2005 Conclave by Nigerian Cardinal Francis Arinze.

The last two Popes both served as relators for a synod of bishops."


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-21415639

[mikeo80]

As a non practicing Catholic, I was very interested to see who the new Pope would be.

I, for one, am pleased by the selection of the Cardinal of Argentina. I listened to his address. I was struck by his seeming humbleness. His choice of a new name, Francis. His pleasant manner to every one. Saying to everyone, "Good night. Thank you for coming."

I just hope that this man can lead the Church forward into the future. There is SO much work to be done. I wish him well.

My $0.02

Mike

[Cdnwolf]

Originally Posted by mikeo80

As a non practicing Catholic, I was very interested to see who the new Pope would be.

I, for one, am pleased by the selection of the Cardinal of Argentina. I listened to his address. I was struck by his seeming humbleness. His choice of a new name, Francis. His pleasant manner to every one. Saying to everyone, "Good night. Thank you for coming."

I just hope that this man can lead the Church forward into the future. There is SO much work to be done. I wish him well.

My $0.02

Mike

He still has a strong anti-gay and anti-abortion stance that will turn on a lot of people.

[mikeo80]

Originally Posted by Cdnwolf

He still has a strong anti-gay and anti-abortion stance that will turn on a lot of people.

I agree this could be a point of contention. But maybe, just maybe, Pope Francis will live up to the simplicity of his name sake, St Francis. As I read the writings of St. Francis, love each other, care for each other. The very basis of Christianity as I understand it.

My $0.02

Mike

[James Langham]

Originally Posted by mikeo80

I agree this could be a point of contention. But maybe, just maybe, Pope Francis will live up to the simplicity of his name sake, St Francis. As I read the writings of St. Francis, love each other, care for each other. The very basis of Christianity as I understand it.

My $0.02

Mike

Depends, it appears he is named after Francis Xavier of the Jesuit Order not the saint.

It could have been worse - if it had been an Italian cardinal who had served in Russian in WW2 I would be somewhat worried with my articles...