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Posted on 05/07/2025 5:20:11 AM PDT by Twotone
This morning the Holy Mass "pro eligendo Romano Pontifice" took place. In his homily, Italian Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re noted:
We are here to invoke the help of the Holy Spirit, to implore his light and strength so that the Pope elected may be he whom the Church and humanity need at this difficult and complex turning point in history.
That's an understatement.
Certainly, the selection of the next head of the Holy See is of interest to Catholics and even non-Catholics given the influence a Pope can wield in non-church matters.
For my part, I would like to see more "Catholicism" and less "climate change".
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Former priest Jonathan Morris explains why some think this Italian is in "the pole position" and why he might be a controversial pick given his role in the deal with China that enables the politburo to name bishops.
Over at Spectator Australia, my former theology professor Matthew Ogilvie observes:
"...there is every chance that the shoes of the fisherman will be filled by a new Pope from Asia or Africa. A Pope from those regions will also have a new way of thinking and a new worldview that may be alien to people from the West. To give an example, most Catholics in the West would think about a progressive Pope as being in favour of both social justice and a liberal moral theology. But a Pope from Africa is likely to be socially progressive in terms of foreign aid and wealth redistribution, but harshly conservative towards marriage and family values. It is likely that a new Pope from outside Europe and North America will upend expectations even more than Francis..."
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Sarah for the win?
Which Cardinal are You appears to be a real thing:
https://conclavoscope.com/en/cardinal-finder
I want to see more Catholicism and less GAY COMMIE!!!
Did they have the first vote yet? Its already almost three.
I’ll just stick with scripture, thank you.
IMO the best and most accurate English translation is the KJV.
With the Number One pick in the 2025 Papal draft the Conclave chooses…
“IMO the best and most accurate English translation is the KJV.”
Definitely.
“Catholicism” and “Biblical” in the same post? Really?
all religions constantly argue with each other saying their religion is the right one. If that doesn’t work they start a new version of the old religion.
What a bunch of BULLSHIRT about NOTHING!
Pomp and circumstance about a bunch of old men choosing a new leader.
Look what you got last time, SATAN himself! He has since moved on into another church leader. I’ve no doubt you will find him.
looking forward to the orange smoke
The Church and the World needs Abhp Vigano as Pope to survive.
Amen, pray for Cardinal Sarah from Guinea.
“If that doesn’t work they start a new version of the old religion.”
That’s the definition of Protestantism - the religion of one.
It’s how you end up with denominations like “21st Baptist church of southwestern North Carolina”.
Well, Baptists aren’t Protestants, so there’s that.
Well what are they then?
If they're Christians, and they're not Catholics...They're Protestants.
"Off the service road. Don't blink or you'll miss it."
I'm hoping the cardinals won't be blowing hash and opium smoke up the chimney this time.
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