Virtual tour of the Sistine Chapel.
http://www.angelfire.com/ak2/intelligencerreport/sistinechapel.html
That puts a new spin on the, “Is the Pope Catholic?” joke. I went to a Jesuit school, and they made it clear, they are not Catholic, they are Jesuit. And most didn’t believe in God.
His Father was Italian, can we assume his mother was also.
Doesn’t that make him an Italian Pope who was raised in Latin America?
Sounds like liberals aren’t exactly going to be thrilled with Pope Francis I.
From wiki:
Liberation theology
Bergoglio is an accomplished theologian who distanced himself from liberation theology early in his career. He is thought to be close to Comunione e Liberazione, a conservative lay movement.
Abortion and euthanasia
Cardinal Bergoglio has invited his clergy and laity to oppose both abortion and euthanasia.[3]
Homosexuality
He has affirmed church teaching on homosexuality, though he teaches the importance of respecting individuals who are gay. He strongly opposed legislation introduced in 2010 by the Argentine Government to allow same-sex marriage. In a letter to the monasteries of Buenos Aires, he wrote: “Let’s not be naive, we’re not talking about a simple political battle; it is a destructive pretension against the plan of God. We are not talking about a mere bill, but rather a machination of the Father of Lies that seeks to confuse and deceive the children of God.” He has also insisted that adoption by gays and lesbians is a form of discrimination against children. This position received a rebuke from Argentine president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, who said the church’s tone was reminiscent of “medieval times and the Inquisition”
Don’t know if you were paying much attention to this or have much interest, but thought I’d ping you to make it easy to find in case.
This was so exciting to watch! The Square was jam-packed!
The prospects of a Jesuit Pope ending the catholic church as we know it is too much to handle. Maybe he IS the last pope of the church as it stands today :P
To think that the First Pope was appointed by Jesus Christ himself is amazing. What an incredible lineage!
Viva Il Papa...
I like him already, we share the same birthday (not year of course LOL).
well, he is 76, looks like we will be doing this all over again in a short 9 or ten years. wont many of us be retired by then?
“Let’s pray for whole world that there be brotherhood. I hope this journey of the church we begin today is fruitful for evangelization.” - Pope Francis I
At last, after all these years we can again say that the bear is Italian!
Chavez had to die first before a Latina became pope...
I’ve watched the coverage on Fox News and listened to the talking points about this new Pope and beginning to like him very much. This has been a very good choice, IMHO.
I heard on the radio he drives a cab, and takes a bus to work...A real normal guy who doesn’t just hang out in his mansion.
Well, as to be expected, libs are already tearing him apart.
1) They are outraged because he’s white.
2) They claim he supports the torture of women and children.
3) They claim he supports the rape of children by Catholic priests.
Find the Pope in the pizza - http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2996639/posts
Sandra Fluke: “Lighten up, Francis!”
Looks like they picked another good scripture pope
And is willing to fight
A good thing
Decent cardinals must dominate the college