Well, I can see the spinmasters spinning it each and everyway....
"He was in the Hitler Youth"
"Yes, he served his country but he was a deserter"
"He is an anti semite - look at his statements on Judaism"
"He is despised in his own country - German catholics can't stand him"
"He is 78!"
etc. etc.
Personally, I cannot see why there was any need to invite any of this controvesy. I think they missed a real opportunity in not selecting Hummes. Such is life. The smoke is out. Bennedict is the man. Let's see what he does....
Personally, I cannot see why there was any need to invite any of this controvesy. I think they missed a real opportunity in not selecting
If you truly and strongly believe in the teachings of the Catholic Church, and the presence of the Holy Spirit, you will recognize that the decision was not, actually, made BY the Cardinals. It was made long ago by God, and the Cardinals were required to open their hearts and souls to the guidance of the Holy Spirit in casting their votes.
Obviously, they were humbled, and spiritually prepared to have reached this decision so soon.
The Cardinals took their responsability to heart, thus the voice of God, through the Holy Spirit was clearly heard by them.
What a beautiful sound that was heard throughout the world! Jubilation.