I didn't know too much about Ratzinger but judging from all the 'panzer pope' stuff flying I give a two thumbs up.
Dang it!!!! I hate being away from my computer on days like this!!! I picked today to do a good deed and visit a friend of my grandma's at the nursing home. I could see the T.V. on Fox News behind her but just didn't have the heart to wheel her out of my way so I could go hear what was going on!!!! It's going to take me forever to go back and read all these posts. Think I'll skim threw the "it's white smoke...no it's black....bells, no bells" to get to the good stuff!
The thing I loved seeing was all the people running to the Square, seemingly coming out of nowhere. And then to watch that big bell move without being able to hear it. Tears were welling up. All I could do to concentrate on that sweet old lady instead of the T.V.
I'm so happy right now!!!!! I'm waiting for the high to wear off. Natural high, of course! ;0)
He is really a meek and mild college professor, who has a reputation as a good teacher who stays in touch with his students. But don't try to match IQs with him. That is another reason why he and John Paul were so close.