Habemus Papam! - We Have a Pope! - Pope Benedicit XVI [Photos, Writings, Links]

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For your good wishes, congratulations, thoughts at the end of this exciting day and looking forward to this next week.

Reflections, please!

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Please post a pictures you might have also!

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when did this happen ?

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Seminary students celebrate after learning that a new pope had been elected Tuesday. Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of Germany will be known as Pope Benedict XVI.

 

 

 

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Diether Endlicher / AP

Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger bids farewell to Bavarian believers in Munich on Feb. 28, 1982, when he left Germany to head the Congregation of Faith in the Vatican.

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Congratulations from World Leaders

"This is a great honour for Germany. I think he will be a worthy successor to Pope John Paul II. I congratulate him on behalf of the government and all Germans." - German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder "His Holiness brings a wealth of experience to this exalted office. The United Nations and the Holy See share a strong commitment to peace, social justice, human dignity, religious freedom and mutual respect among the world's religions. The Secretary-General looks forward to the contributions His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI will make in strengthening those values." - UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan "I want to offer congratulations to Pope Benedict XVI, a man of great wisdom, and knowledge. He's a man who serves the Lord. And we remember well a sermon at the pope's funeral in Rome -- how his words touched our hearts and the hearts of millions. We join our fellow citizens and millions around the world who pray for continued strength and wisdom as His Holiness leads the Catholic Church." - US President George Bush I send Pope Benedict XVI my warmest congratulations and sincere good wishes for the high mission that has just been entrusted on the head of the Catholic Church - French President Jacques Chirac "I ... state the willingness of the government of Spain to sustain the historic relations between Spain and the Holy See and to cooperate with Your Holiness during your mandate. I take this opportunity, Your Holiness, to send you the testimony of my highest consideration and esteem." - Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, Spanish Prime Minister "The Queen of England and the Duke of Edinburgh have sent a private message with their best wishes." - Buckingham Palace "I certainly express the feelings of all Italians, and am particularly delighted, when I present Your Holiness with the warm and respectful homage of the Italian government." - Silvio Berlusconi, Italian Prime Minister  "We welcome the new Pope and wish him every success in the daunting challenges that lie ahead. ...We hope that he will continue along the path of Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II in working to enhance relations with the Jewish people and the State of Israel." - Chief Rabbi Dr Jonathan Sacks This is a man who will make fidelity to the Church's teachings central to his papacy, but I don't think he will hammer people over the head. I think he will invite people to accept the Lord and accept the Church, and I just think this is wonderful news." - Fr. David O'Connell, president of Catholic University of America  "I found him to be a very humble man. ... I found him to be very pastoral. I found him to be very concerned and caring, supportive, but also a man who, with a deep sense of humility, was committed to the mission of the gospel and furtherment of the common good. Certainly as we deal with the conflicts issues, there needs to be a guiding light from our own tradition. I think Cardinal Ratzinger, in a very difficult, complex time where there are challenges of traditional moral values that are very commonplace in our world, he really has been a kind of a rock of Gibraltar, so to speak, really solid foundation as we look to the future." - Bishop William Skylstad, president of the USCCB.   " We wish Pope Benedict XVI every blessing in the immense responsibilities he is about to assume on behalf of Roman Catholics round the world. I look forward to meeting him and working together to build on the legacy of his predecessor, as we seek to promote shared understanding between our churches in the service of the Gospel and the goal of Christian unity."  - Dr Rowan Williams, Church of England "May your acceptance of this tremendous burden of service bear fruit in our world. May God give you strength for these new cares." - Irish President Mary Mcaleese "Today ushers in a new era for the Catholic Church. I'm confident that Pope Benedict XVI is blessed with the same compassion and vision that made Pope John Paul II one of the world's most revered and respected voices." - Bill Frist, US Senate Majority Leader "The selection of Cardinal Ratzinger as the successor to John Paul II indicates clearly that the College of Cardinals wanted to continue the direction and the tremendous accomplishment of the past 27 years. Like John Paul II, Benedict XVI is both a strong leader and a brilliant theologian. Both were intimately involved in the work of the Second Vatican Council, and firmly committed to the renewal it brought about. And, of course, Cardinal Ratzinger was one of John Paul's earliest appointments, and has served in the key post of Prefect of the Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith since 1981. The cardinals could not have picked a person who was closer to John Paul II, personally and doctrinally, than the man who is now Pope Benedict XVI." - Carl Anderson, Supreme Knight, Knights of Columbus "Priests for Life is delighted at the election of Pope Benedict XVI. For decades, he has been a strong voice in favor of life, clearly articulating the Church's teachings. In particular, he has explained how the Church must be the conscience of the state. We look forward to working together with and under the leadership of the new Pope to advance the Culture of Life." - Father Frank Pavone. National director of Priests for Life

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Urbi et Orbi Blessing

Dear brothers and sisters,

after our great Pope, John Paul II, the Cardinals have elected me, a simple, humble worker in God's vineyard.

I am consoled by the fact that the Lord knows how to work and how to act, even with insufficient tools, and I especially trust in your prayers.

In the joy of the resurrected Lord, trustful of his permanent help, we go ahead, sure that God will help. And Mary, his most beloved Mother, stands on our side. Thank you.

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Weren't those words magnificent yet so humble?

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Thanks! Today was the first day I watched EWTN and caught some of the segments of the English interview with Cardinal Ratzinger. Very interesting. I've suggested to a Catholic friend that she check it out as well (Thank God for streaming video!).

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Additional links and stories

World Over interview -
Pope Benedict XVI (then Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger) with Raymond Arroyo

Images of the announcement of Pope Benedict XVI

HABEMUS PAPAM, CARDINAL JOSEPH RATZINGER, POPE BENEDICT XVI

Rome , 19 - Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger has been elected the new Bishop of Rome , 265th Successor to St. Peter. The name he has chosen is: Benedict XVI.

At 17:56 in Rome , white smoke rose from the chimney atop of the Sistine Chapel. The tolling of the bells ten minutes after the smoke confirmed the affirmative signal. About an hour afterwards Cardinal Jorge Arturo Medina appeared from the balcony of St. Peter´s, saying “Habemos Papam”. Thousands of people had already gathered at St. Peter's Square.

Soon afterwards the new Pope made his first appearance, amid an enthusiastic applause from the multitude. His first words, in Italian, were:

“Dear brothers and sisters, after our great pope, John Paul II, the cardinals have elected me, a simple, humble worker in God's vineyard. I am consoled by the fact that the Lord knows how to work and how to act, even with insufficient tools, and I especially trust in your prayers. In the joy of the resurrected Lord, trustful of his permanent help, we go ahead, sure that God will help. And Mary, his most beloved mother, stands on our side.

After his words, the new Pope gave his first blessing Urbi et Orbi, while the multitude acclaimed him shouting “Benedict, Benedict”.

WELCOME BENEDICT XVI!

Vatican City, Apr. 19, 2005 (CNA) - The 265th. Pontiff of the Church comes from Germany and he is Pope Benedict XVI. Cardinal Ratzinger was elected today as the new successor of Peter. Thousands from all around the world celebrated the announcement at St. Peter´s Square.

The Cardinal Protodeacon Jorge Medina Estévez introduced  the new Pontiff with the much awaited "Habemus Papam", in midst of the joyful acclamation of a vast multitude that packed the vatican Square and the "Via da Conciliazzione". The crowd was waiting, under a sudden rain, the first blessing of the new Pope.

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I just can't seem to get it working on this computer. Was fine on my old one. Bah!

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I like how the MSM uses the part in his short yet powerful speech, "...a simple, humble worker in God's vineyard."

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Photos of Announcement

 

 

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I also bought a National Geographic documentary at Wal-Mart last week called Inside The Vatican, it touched on all aspects of Vatican life, including the process of installing a Pope, and even had an insider's look into the room (dubbed "Room Of Tears") which the newly elected Pope dresses in the robe and fisherman shoes and fisherman ring.

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Chris has been wild with Cerebral Palsy movements all day and laughing in Joy.

That is a good thing.

I have always looked to him for insight and all his Celebrating today tells me that Benidict XVI is a great follow to Pope John Paul.

One thing that has ticked Chris/King Vanity off is all the people in the news ranting to have the Catholic Church accomadate their human wants. He is cheering on the fact that our new Holy Father will not change anything.

CNN is really trashing our Good News!

My 2 cents is why don't people get it! God does not serve are human needs/sins we are to look up and mature in what is Good and Godly.

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Unfortunately some secularists want to believe the trash on CNN and their despicable owner Ted Turner who is quoted as saying that all Christians are weaklings and loosers.

Glad I don't get my theology from the lamestream media (including CNN)!!!!!!!!!