New Pope Elected

[BGIF]

Habemus papem!

 

[gkIrish]

Maybe the thread title hasn't changed because TP PMed the mods backing up rackem?

 

[Rack Em]

Maybe the thread title hasn't changed because TP PMed the mods backing up rackem?

Makes sense.

 

[BGIF]

Seeing all those flags and signs waving about I keep expecting jimmymac to pop up in front of Corso with a "Go Irish" sign.

 

[gkIrish]

Seeing all those flags and signs waving about I keep expecting jimmymac to pop up in front of Corso with a "Go Irish" sign.

There was someone wearing a notre dame sweater

 

[irishfan]

Changed the title. Was very much debating not doing so due to how this thread started.

 

[STLDomer]

Some ND girls there have a sign:

"Conclave like a Champion Today"

Seriously

 

[gkIrish]

Lights on. Should be any minute now

 

[Golden_Domer]

I just hope we don't get Pope Urban IX...

 

[koonja]

Brian Hamilton ‏@ChiTribHamilton

The @SIPeteThamel Pope prediction here at MSG: "Brian Kelly." Amazingly, this would not be weirdest offseason news for #NotreDame.

 

[BGIF]

SHOWTIME!

 

[gkIrish]

Bergoglio from Argentina

 

[vuirish]

Is it sad that I come to IE for real news now?

 

[STLDomer]

First Jesuit!!!!

 

[BGIF]

Pope Francis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[BGIF]

76 years old

 

[koonja]

Pope Francis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

AKA, OMM.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

Psh. So like Rack Em to come in, make a prediction, get everyone's hopes up, and then disappear when it doesn't pan out.

buzz buzz

 

[BGIF]

Views from Wiki

Views from Wiki

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Liberation theology
Bergoglio is an accomplished theologian who distanced himself from liberation theology early in his career. He is thought to be close to Comunione e Liberazione, a conservative lay movement.

Abortion and euthanasia
Cardinal Bergoglio has invited his clergy and laity to oppose both abortion and euthanasia.[3]

Homosexuality
He has affirmed church teaching on homosexuality, though he teaches the importance of respecting individuals who are gay. He strongly opposed legislation introduced in 2010 by the Argentine Government to allow same-sex marriage. In a letter to the monasteries of Buenos Aires, he wrote: "Let's not be naive, we're not talking about a simple political battle; it is a destructive pretension against the plan of God. We are not talking about a mere bill, but rather a machination of the Father of Lies that seeks to confuse and deceive the children of God." He has also insisted that adoption by gays and lesbians is a form of discrimination against children. This position received a rebuke from Argentine president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, who said the church's tone was reminiscent of "medieval times and the Inquisition".[4]

Church and AIDS
Main article: Roman Catholic Church and AIDS
His doctrinal orthodoxy emphasizes Christ's mandate to love: he is well remembered for his 2001 visit to a hospice, in which he washed and kissed the feet of twelve AIDS patients.

Social justice
He consistently preaches a message of compassion towards the poor, but somewho? observers would like him to place a greater emphasis on issues of social justice. Rather than articulating positions on matters of political economy, Bergoglio prefers to emphasize spirituality and holiness, believing that this will naturally lead to greater concern for the suffering of the poor. He has, however, voiced support for social programs, and publicly challenged free-market policies.

Relations with the Argentine government
See also: Dirty War
On April 15, 2005, a human rights lawyer filed a criminal complaint against Bergoglio, accusing him of conspiring with the junta in 1976 to kidnap two Jesuit priests, whom he, as superior of the Society of Jesus of Argentina in 1976, had asked to leave their pastoral work following conflict within the Society over how to respond to the new military dictatorship, with some priests advocating a violent overthrow. Bergoglio's spokesman has flatly denied the allegations. No evidence was presented linking the cardinal to this crime.[5]

 

[koonja]

Psh. So like Rack Em to come in, make a prediction, get everyone's hopes up, and then disappear when it doesn't pan out.

buzz buzz

Rackem is to pope predictions as epitome is to recruiting predictions.

 

[gkIrish]

Rackem is to pope predictions as epitome is to recruiting predictions.

Epitome was right though

 

[Rack Em]

Psh. So like Rack Em to come in, make a prediction, get everyone's hopes up, and then disappear when it doesn't pan out.

buzz buzz

I'm here. I had to walk home from class.

I'm ready for my public berating...I deserve it. I'm not Epitome.

 

[Rack Em]

Rackem is to pope predictions as epitome is to recruiting predictions.

Things change in the Papal Conclave. These old Cardinals are finicky. They tell reporters and coaches what they want to hear. I was just going off who Cardinal George felt would be Pope when I talked to him.................................yada yada yada

 

[Irish Houstonian]

Perhaps someone should edit the first post of the thread...?

 

[BGIF]

There were more old white guys on that balcony than at a RNC Strategy Meeting.

 

[BGIF]

Perhaps someone should edit the first post of the thread...?

That's the IE version of "IT'S GRUDEN!"

 

[connor_in]

I'm here. I had to walk home from class.

I'm ready for my public berating...I deserve it. I'm not Epitome.

just keep repeating

mea culpa
mea culpa
mea maxima culpa

 

[connor_in]

That's the IE version of "IT'S GRUDEN!"

GRUDEN is POPE?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!???????

 

[Rack Em]

just keep repeating

mea culpa
mea culpa
mea maxima culpa

So how about that Big East Tournament, huh? Yeah....

 

[connor_in]

Things change in the Papal Conclave. These old Cardinals are finicky. They tell reporters and coaches what they want to hear. I was just going off who Cardinal George felt would be Pope when I talked to him.................................yada yada yada

JEFF GEORGE is a CARDINAL?????!???!!!!!!!!!