New Pope

[Minimalist]

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXowMf9PZDI

[Minimalist]

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http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/bo...20%2893%29

Vatican Calls White Smoke a False Alarm: “We Were Just Burning Documents”

[pocaracas]

Damn, wiki, you're fast!
Pope Francis
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jorge_Bergoglio

Jorge Mario Bergoglio, SJ (born December 17, 1936) is an Argentine cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. He has served as the Archbishop of Buenos Aires since 1998. He was elevated to the cardinalate in 2001. He was elected Pope on March 13, 2013.

[My imaginary friend is GOD]

Oh, it's another old white guy. [sarcasm] Sure didn't see that one coming. [/sarcasm]

[Tiberius]

Sounds like a lovely fellow:

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".

[Minimalist]

I'm glad they went for someone younger. What's this guy about 85?

[Jackalope]

Sounds like a lovely fellow:

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".

Indeed. On the other hand, Kirchner seems like a stand-up gal.

[Minimalist]

He should have been honest and chosen the name Pedo I.

[Something completely different]

Go ahead and cry Argentina