RibbieRubarb Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Apr 19, 2005 -> 10:28 AM) According to wbbm radio, the Pope is being fitted with his new robes right now. E! News has Star Jones there ready to ask him who designed it! Stella McCartney? Vera Wang? or stay in Italy and go Versace! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 QUOTE(Queen Prawn @ Apr 19, 2005 -> 11:30 AM) I know and that is what I am talking about (trying to type fast and dial mom at the same time lol). Ah, sorry QP. I misunderstood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RibbieRubarb Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 (edited) Men who could become next pope Here are a dozen of the men whom scholars, journalists and other Vatican watchers mention as leading candidates to succeed Pope John Paul II, grouped by region. EUROPE • ENNIO ANTONELLI, 68, archbishop of Florence, Italy. A popular religious scholar in Italy. Loves the fine arts. • GODFRIED DANNEELS, 71, archbishop of Mechlin-Brussels, Belgium. Considered a long shot, but popular with cardinals who prefer less top-down Vatican authority. • JOSEPH RATZINGER, turns 78 on April 16, German, the dean of the College of Cardinals. A tough critic of progressive Roman Catholics. Talked of as a transitional candidate for a shorter pontificate after Pope John Paul. • GIOVANNI BATTISTA RE, 71, a Vatican official who until recently was in charge of bishops. Specialized in working with Latin America. • ANGELO SCOLA, 63, patriarch of Venice, Italy. Popular among cardinals who want to return the papacy to Italy and prefer a tough follower of Pope John Paul's ideas. • DIONIGI TETTAMANZI, 71, archbishop of Milan, Italy. A widely published theologian. Strict on doctrine, but an advocate for the poor. LATIN AMERICA • JORGE MARIO BERGOGLIO, 68, archbishop of Buenos Aires, Argentina. A Jesuit priest who combines a scholarly background with concern for the Third World. • CLAUDIO HUMMES, 70, archbishop of Sao Paulo, Brazil. A Franciscan priest, strong on interfaith relations and the needs of the poor. • OSCAR ANDRES RODRIGUEZ MARADIAGA, 62, archbishop of Tegucigalpa, Honduras. A Salesian priest, talented linguist and top Latin American church leader. A strong advocate for the poor. • JAIME LUCAS ORTEGA Y ALAMINO, 68, archbishop of St. Cristobal, Havana, Cuba. Well thought of for expanding the Cuban church in tough times. Special interest in working with youth. AFRICA • FRANCIS ARINZE, 72, Nigerian, a Vatican official. For many years, the top Catholic leader from Africa. An expert on interfaith relations. - Thanks to MSNBC Edited April 19, 2005 by RibbieRubarb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mreye Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 QUOTE(T R U @ Apr 19, 2005 -> 10:28 AM) Can someone explain why you guys even care about this? I dont get it, who cares Then why post here? :headshake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted April 19, 2005 Author Share Posted April 19, 2005 They have opened the doors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RibbieRubarb Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 The WINDOWS are OPENING! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T R U Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 QUOTE(mreye @ Apr 19, 2005 -> 10:36 AM) Then why post here? :headshake Because I wanted to know why everyone cares so much? That is what I asked, isnt it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangercal Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 wow. I have goosebumps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RibbieRubarb Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 It is Rattzinger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted April 19, 2005 Author Share Posted April 19, 2005 Ratzinger. He's the German, correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Prawn Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 Does anyone have a video feed that is working? I can't get either yahoo or nbc5 to work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 wbbm radio has a listen live feed... that's all I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T R U Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 QUOTE(RibbieRubarb @ Apr 19, 2005 -> 10:43 AM) It is Rattzinger! Isnt that the guy from Cheers!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 What name did he take? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RibbieRubarb Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 Cardinal Joseph Rattzinger is now Pope Benedict XVI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Apr 19, 2005 -> 11:44 AM) What name did he take? Benedict XVI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Prawn Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 May God guide him well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 Ratzinger was the Dean of the Cardinals at age 78 from Germany. He is considered a conservative of the Catholics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 QUOTE(RibbieRubarb @ Apr 19, 2005 -> 11:43 AM) It is Rattzinger! Yea!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RibbieRubarb Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 QUOTE(greasywheels121 @ Apr 19, 2005 -> 10:45 AM) Benedict XVI I was hoping for Pope Rocky VI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 He should be shown to the world at any minute now. They have unvieled the banner of the Pope at the balcony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mreye Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 QUOTE(T R U @ Apr 19, 2005 -> 10:44 AM) Isnt that the guy from Cheers!? What is your problem? Go away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 Benedict the 16th has appeared at the stage and is now greeting the crowd to monsterous applause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Prawn Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 I can't get any of the video streams to work here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 Benedict is now speaking to the crowd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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