Posted on 04/19/2005 10:04:34 AM PDT by protest1
Cardinal Ratzinger of Germany Is New Pope
Europe - AP
By WILLIAM J. KOLE, Associated Press Writer
VATICAN CITY - Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of Germany, a hard-line guardian of conservative doctrine, was elected the new pope Tuesday evening in the first conclave of the new millennium. He chose the name Pope Benedict XVI and called himself "a simple, humble worker."
Ratzinger, the first German pope since the 11th century, emerged onto the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, where he waved to a wildly cheering crowd of tens of thousands and gave his first blessing as pope. Other cardinals clad in their crimson robes came out on other balconies to watch him.
"Dear brothers and sisters, after the great Pope John Paul II, the cardinals have elected me — a simple, humble worker in the vineyard of the Lord," he said. "I entrust myself to your prayers," the pope said.
The crowd responded by chanting "Benedict! Benedict!"
Ratzinger served John Paul II since 1981 as head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. In that position, he has disciplined church dissidents and upheld church policy against attempts by liberals for reforms. He turned 78 on Saturday.
The new pope had gone into the conclave with the most buzz among two dozen leading candidates. He had impressed many faithful with his stirring homily at the funeral of John Paul II, who died April 2 at age 84.
St Malachy's prophecy says this pope will come from the Benedictine Order. Cardinal Ratzinger has chosen the name Benedict the XVI.
NYT- Women hit hardest.
Thank God he is traditional and actually believes the Bible.
I'm glad he didn't choose Pope Adolpho I...
I thought t was supposed to be the Olive.
Is it true he is the leader of the unit formerly known as the Inquisition?
The DUmmies and their ilk are going nuts because Ratzinger was once enrolled in the Hitler Youth. I guess all Germans from that era are guilty in their eyes.
Good he will be a great influence doctrinally!!!
i thought malachy was debunked years ago
That is TOO much of a coincidence!
Must be nearly the only Catholic in Germany.
BTW, did you know that Germany deducts your tithes from your paycheck if you register as a member of a church?
Might be one reason congregations are so small.
The Olivetans are a branch of the Benedictines
The libs are going to be mad! HAHAHAHAHA!
Yes, it's true.
I hope he lives a long, long time.
Really wonder what the reation is going to be among the American Catholics. Will there really be a schism?
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