New Pope

*KROW* · 03-13-2013, 01:23 PM

White smoke appeared from the chimney above the Sistine Chapel, and bells from St. Peter's Basilica have pealed, meaning the 115 Roman Catholic cardinals gathered at the Vatican from all over the world have chosen a new pope.

The church's 266th pontiff will replace Benedict XVI, whose surprise resignation last month prompted the cardinals to initiate a conclave, a Latin phrase meaning "with a key," to pick a new leader for the world's almost 2 billion Catholics.

Although it's not immediately clear who received the necessary two-thirds vote, several candidates were mentioned as front runners, including what could be the first African pope or the first pope from the U.S. or Canada.
The new church leader takes over an organization many say is in crisis, from damaging allegations of internal squabbling to the cover-up and abetting of sexual abuse, though the latter issue came to light before Benedict's papacy.
Some sources say the Catholic Church in the U.S. has paid out as much as $3 billion to settle sexual abuse claims, though others estimate a billion less. At least eight U.S. Catholic dioceses declared bankruptcy protection. Benedict said in a 1998 U.S. visit that he was ashamed of the sex abuse scandal, and assured that the church would not allow pedophiles to become priests.
The Pope Emeritus also faced criticism for his role in overseeing the church's reaction to the sexual abuse crisis, as well as revelations from the "Vatileaks" incident. The pope's butler was implicated in the leaking of documents that included what Italian media first characterized as evidence of blackmail and disarray among church leaders regarding how to address growing concerns about money laundering.

Though Benedict basically dismissed those allegations as exaggerated, he remarked that the leaks and results of the ensuing investigation he commissioned had saddened him. Church outsiders have speculated that the results of Benedict's investigation may have led to his decision to resign from the papacy, a move unprecedented in six centuries.
The new pope will also face pressure to modernize the church on issues from reforming the clergy to allowing contraception. It's unclear if the cardinals will pick a pope who will change the church or a conservative leader who will remain dedicated to its current principals.

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Also: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/news/new-pope/

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I just hope this one doesn't look like Palpatine.

*Kunoichi_Haruko* · 03-13-2013, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by KROW

I just hope this one doesn't look like Palpatine.

Hehe.

Thanks for posting. I'm not Catholic, so I'm wondering, if there's anyone here who is, are you rooting for them to choose a particular cardinal from the list of "papabiles", or if you don't care either way?

*Mzx10484* · 03-13-2013, 01:41 PM

New pope smokes dope ...

Martin · 03-13-2013, 03:44 PM

I'm just gonna leave this here

ninjaedit: btw 'americano' doesn't mean someone from the US but rather someone from the american continent

*BubblyShell22* · 03-13-2013, 05:26 PM

I just wish they would have chosen someone a bit younger, but that's not the way they do things sadly. Still, let's hope this guy will make sure the priests don't abuse little boys and that strong action is taken against those who do. I may not consider myself Catholic anymore, but I want this guy to really toe the line when it comes to this stuff.

*Katie* · 03-13-2013, 05:36 PM

I think Francis will be a good reformer. He chose that name after Francis of Assisi who was called by god to "heal my broken church"

Anyway, he seems humble. Choosing to live in an apartment in Buenos Aires instead of the Archbishop's palace; took a bus instead of a chauffered car; and cooked for himself and carried a bagged lunch. He's a champion for the poor. I think he'll be a good Pope.

*plastroncafe* · 03-13-2013, 08:20 PM

I think he's the best choice for what they had for options, but don't see him making much in the way of reforms. Not to mention that the Catholic Church is involved with some shady dealings when it comes to Argentina.

There's been accusations of the hand delivering of priests to the Military Junta, as well as the removal of children from their parents so they can be adopted by people who were loyal to the regime. He doesn't have a great public record with regards to equal rights for gays and lesbians.

Though truth be told, since I left the church what he says/does affects me very little.

*TheCanadiandrome* · 03-14-2013, 02:29 AM

Congrats to the New Pope and I hope he has a long reign

*Andrew NDB* · 03-14-2013, 02:32 AM

Who is this again?

*TheCanadiandrome* · 03-14-2013, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

Who is this again?

The new Pope dude

*BubblyShell22* · 03-14-2013, 08:54 AM

I just heard that he went to the hotel he was staying at to pick up his things himself and to pay the bill instead of sending someone to do it for him. I think that's pretty cool.

Well, the Catholic Church isn't for gays and lesbians anyway, so that doesn't surprise me. I think he's had some views about contraception and how he's for it. I thought I heard that somewhere, but I might have heard wrong.

Dirty Blond · 03-14-2013, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

Who is this again?

He's consumed by some old books he considers to be sacrosanct. Often refers to them as the source material.

03-13-2013, 01:23 PM	#1
KROW Meat-n-Potatoes Man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: State's Anus, NY Posts: 6,472	New Pope White smoke appeared from the chimney above the Sistine Chapel, and bells from St. Peter's Basilica have pealed, meaning the 115 Roman Catholic cardinals gathered at the Vatican from all over the world have chosen a new pope. The church's 266th pontiff will replace Benedict XVI, whose surprise resignation last month prompted the cardinals to initiate a conclave, a Latin phrase meaning "with a key," to pick a new leader for the world's almost 2 billion Catholics. Although it's not immediately clear who received the necessary two-thirds vote, several candidates were mentioned as front runners, including what could be the first African pope or the first pope from the U.S. or Canada. The new church leader takes over an organization many say is in crisis, from damaging allegations of internal squabbling to the cover-up and abetting of sexual abuse, though the latter issue came to light before Benedict's papacy. Some sources say the Catholic Church in the U.S. has paid out as much as $3 billion to settle sexual abuse claims, though others estimate a billion less. At least eight U.S. Catholic dioceses declared bankruptcy protection. Benedict said in a 1998 U.S. visit that he was ashamed of the sex abuse scandal, and assured that the church would not allow pedophiles to become priests. The Pope Emeritus also faced criticism for his role in overseeing the church's reaction to the sexual abuse crisis, as well as revelations from the "Vatileaks" incident. The pope's butler was implicated in the leaking of documents that included what Italian media first characterized as evidence of blackmail and disarray among church leaders regarding how to address growing concerns about money laundering. Though Benedict basically dismissed those allegations as exaggerated, he remarked that the leaks and results of the ensuing investigation he commissioned had saddened him. Church outsiders have speculated that the results of Benedict's investigation may have led to his decision to resign from the papacy, a move unprecedented in six centuries. The new pope will also face pressure to modernize the church on issues from reforming the clergy to allowing contraception. It's unclear if the cardinals will pick a pope who will change the church or a conservative leader who will remain dedicated to its current principals. SOURCE Also: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/news/new-pope/ ============== I just hope this one doesn't look like Palpatine. __________________ - Optimus Acid Trip - Cult of a Half-Shell - Raiden's Bitter Tongue - *I don't try to be funny; I fail at it naturally.*

03-13-2013, 05:26 PM	#5
BubblyShell22 Leo-holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 16,912	I just wish they would have chosen someone a bit younger, but that's not the way they do things sadly. Still, let's hope this guy will make sure the priests don't abuse little boys and that strong action is taken against those who do. I may not consider myself Catholic anymore, but I want this guy to really toe the line when it comes to this stuff. __________________ "A warrior who never fails, never learns."-The Ancient One. "Embrace your inner a**holiness."-Mr. Anderson.

03-13-2013, 05:36 PM	#6
Katie Just...way too serious. Join Date: May 2005 Location: purgatory Posts: 3,519	I think Francis will be a good reformer. He chose that name after Francis of Assisi who was called by god to "heal my broken church" Anyway, he seems humble. Choosing to live in an apartment in Buenos Aires instead of the Archbishop's palace; took a bus instead of a chauffered car; and cooked for himself and carried a bagged lunch. He's a champion for the poor. I think he'll be a good Pope. __________________ THE WORLD IS JUST AWESOME

03-14-2013, 02:29 AM	#8
TheCanadiandrome Big, Bad & Bold Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Inside the Technodrome; Shredderville; Saskatchewan Posts: 19,719	Congrats to the New Pope and I hope he has a long reign __________________ Add me: PSN/XBL; Nintendo Network ID: BDS-3.1.6; Switch FC: SW-3378-5206-8020 TMNT Fan Club: http://sot.ag/4jZR0 Visit My Wish List: http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=30904 My Collection: http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=40276

03-14-2013, 02:32 AM	#9
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03-13-2013, 01:41 PM	#3
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03-13-2013, 03:44 PM	#4
Martin Stone Warrior Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 596	I'm just gonna leave this here ninjaedit: btw 'americano' doesn't mean someone from the US but rather someone from the american continent

03-14-2013, 08:54 AM	#11
BubblyShell22 Leo-holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 16,912	I just heard that he went to the hotel he was staying at to pick up his things himself and to pay the bill instead of sending someone to do it for him. I think that's pretty cool. Well, the Catholic Church isn't for gays and lesbians anyway, so that doesn't surprise me. I think he's had some views about contraception and how he's for it. I thought I heard that somewhere, but I might have heard wrong. __________________ "A warrior who never fails, never learns."-The Ancient One. "Embrace your inner a**holiness."-Mr. Anderson.