Pope Benedict to Resign

[pkt77242]

Even though I think an American Pope is unlikely, I would want O'Malley over Dolan if one were to get elected.

Boston's sandal-wearing Cardinal O'Malley getting papal buzz - U.S. News

 

[GoldenIsThyFame]

Well this doesn't really have anything to do with the papacy but I didn't want to start a new thread.

The Catholic Answer to the Huffington Post » Blog Archive » Cardinal Dolan named Notre Dame’s 2013 commencement speaker

 

[STLDomer]

WHITE SMOKE

 

[BobD]

I seem to have broke the "New Pope Elected" thread awhile back, so I'll post this here. I really like this Pope Francis.

Pope Francis Kisses Man With Rare Disease Showing The Healing Power Of Compassion

 

[ulukinatme]

Did you see a month ago the Pope auctioned off his Harley for charity? He blessed hundreds of Harley riders in St. Peter's square earlier in the year and they gave him the bike as a gift. The auction money is going to fund soup kitchens and the homeless. The title of the article was "Popes of Anarchy"

Pretty awesome guy, I think he's been an upgrade to Pope Palpatine. I didn't care for the changes to mass a few years ago. They seemed unnecessary and at the core didn't change the meaning one bit.

From a Yahoo article:

Pope Francis to auction off Harley for charity

Pope Francis is well known for his work with the poor as well as his preference for cars that aren't exactly blinged out. During a recent trip to Brazil, Francis used a Fiat instead of the Mercedes-Benz popemobile. He has also been spotted in regular rides like Fords and Volkswagens, according to Rome Reports. As a cardinal, he reportedly favored public transportation.

Pope Francis has said he doesn't like seeing priests and sisters in new cars, according to the National Catholic Register.

“And, if you like that beautiful car, think about how many children are dying of hunger,” he was quoted as saying.