[xJones]

"I'm quite sure that the general line -- fidelity to basic Catholic teachings -- is absolutely unassailable," he said.

Pell sounds good. After all, if the Pope could be Polish, why not an Aussie?:)

[Aussie Dasher]

Let me assure you, George Pell can mix it with the best - and the worst.

He is politically and socially conservative, yet embraces all of God's children.

If he had not injured his knee in his youth, he would have been a top Australian footballer. Football's loss was the Catholic Church's gain.

He is strongly pro-life, has been attacked by the homosexual lobby for defending traditional Catholic values, and was a close friend and confidante of Australian orthodox Catholic activist B.A. Santamaria - the man largely responsible for keeping Labor out of Government for over twenty years.

PELL for POPE!!!

[JohnnyZ]

After all, if the Pope could be Polish, why not an Aussie?:)

Not sure I can see an Aussie being Polish .....