Posted on 03/01/2013 1:43:31 PM PST by NYer
Would you suppose that Cardinal Luis Tagle is capable of celebrating a Tridentine Mass (without additional coaching or study)? I really have no idea. If not, would he be the first pope of the last thousand years who could not (different from: “chose to not”)? Certainly gives the impression of a wonderful cardinal, however.
I guess my bigger question is: Will the Latin Mass be considered an anachronism by the next papacy?
And will it be sanguine about the current state of the liturgy?
An interesting question. Someone else suggested I keep my eye on Cardinal Rai who has a strong connection to the Blessed Mother. While I don't imagine Cardinal Rai stands any chance of being elected pope, it would be an interesting choice in that he is the Patriarch of the Maronite Church, which celebrates the liturgy of Antioch (the consecration is chanted in Aramaic, the language of Jesus, Mary and the Apostles). As pontiff, he would be celebrating that liturgy at St. Peter's.
Respect for a reverent liturgy is important but, given what we know about the cabal within the church, I think our concern should be directed towards weightier issues.
I like Tagle as well. His humility before the Pope when he became a Cardinal is hard not to like. I just think Turkson has so much going for him. I think he’ll pull a lot of votes from the Cardinals who think it’s time for a Pope from somewhere new. His mastery of multiple languages will help him. I think he’ll pull a number of conservative votes because of his recent condemnation of gay priests causing the abuse crisis and his 2009 defense of the Pope’s statement that condoms are not the answer to the AIDS crisis in Africa. I admit I think he may have been a bit too forward about being elected Pope.
Yes, the sense that a transition Pope must not be elected has probably doomed Bertone’s chances. As Secretary of State he is in a powerful position but he’s 78. I like Burke too. I wonder if there is some sort of prejudice against having an American Pope though.
Anything is POSSIBLE with God. He is GOOD for doing a SURPRISE.
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