April 19, 200520 yr QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Apr 19, 2005 -> 10:28 AM) According to wbbm radio, the Pope is being fitted with his new robes right now. E! News has Star Jones there ready to ask him who designed it! Stella McCartney? Vera Wang? or stay in Italy and go Versace!
April 19, 200520 yr QUOTE(Queen Prawn @ Apr 19, 2005 -> 11:30 AM) I know and that is what I am talking about (trying to type fast and dial mom at the same time lol). Ah, sorry QP. I misunderstood.
April 19, 200520 yr Men who could become next pope Here are a dozen of the men whom scholars, journalists and other Vatican watchers mention as leading candidates to succeed Pope John Paul II, grouped by region. EUROPE • ENNIO ANTONELLI, 68, archbishop of Florence, Italy. A popular religious scholar in Italy. Loves the fine arts. • GODFRIED DANNEELS, 71, archbishop of Mechlin-Brussels, Belgium. Considered a long shot, but popular with cardinals who prefer less top-down Vatican authority. • JOSEPH RATZINGER, turns 78 on April 16, German, the dean of the College of Cardinals. A tough critic of progressive Roman Catholics. Talked of as a transitional candidate for a shorter pontificate after Pope John Paul. • GIOVANNI BATTISTA RE, 71, a Vatican official who until recently was in charge of bishops. Specialized in working with Latin America. • ANGELO SCOLA, 63, patriarch of Venice, Italy. Popular among cardinals who want to return the papacy to Italy and prefer a tough follower of Pope John Paul's ideas. • DIONIGI TETTAMANZI, 71, archbishop of Milan, Italy. A widely published theologian. Strict on doctrine, but an advocate for the poor. LATIN AMERICA • JORGE MARIO BERGOGLIO, 68, archbishop of Buenos Aires, Argentina. A Jesuit priest who combines a scholarly background with concern for the Third World. • CLAUDIO HUMMES, 70, archbishop of Sao Paulo, Brazil. A Franciscan priest, strong on interfaith relations and the needs of the poor. • OSCAR ANDRES RODRIGUEZ MARADIAGA, 62, archbishop of Tegucigalpa, Honduras. A Salesian priest, talented linguist and top Latin American church leader. A strong advocate for the poor. • JAIME LUCAS ORTEGA Y ALAMINO, 68, archbishop of St. Cristobal, Havana, Cuba. Well thought of for expanding the Cuban church in tough times. Special interest in working with youth. AFRICA • FRANCIS ARINZE, 72, Nigerian, a Vatican official. For many years, the top Catholic leader from Africa. An expert on interfaith relations. - Thanks to MSNBC Edited April 19, 200520 yr by RibbieRubarb
April 19, 200520 yr QUOTE(T R U @ Apr 19, 2005 -> 10:28 AM) Can someone explain why you guys even care about this? I dont get it, who cares Then why post here? :headshake
April 19, 200520 yr QUOTE(mreye @ Apr 19, 2005 -> 10:36 AM) Then why post here? :headshake Because I wanted to know why everyone cares so much? That is what I asked, isnt it
April 19, 200520 yr Does anyone have a video feed that is working? I can't get either yahoo or nbc5 to work
April 19, 200520 yr QUOTE(RibbieRubarb @ Apr 19, 2005 -> 10:43 AM) It is Rattzinger! Isnt that the guy from Cheers!?
April 19, 200520 yr QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Apr 19, 2005 -> 11:44 AM) What name did he take? Benedict XVI
April 19, 200520 yr Ratzinger was the Dean of the Cardinals at age 78 from Germany. He is considered a conservative of the Catholics.
April 19, 200520 yr QUOTE(greasywheels121 @ Apr 19, 2005 -> 10:45 AM) Benedict XVI I was hoping for Pope Rocky VI
April 19, 200520 yr He should be shown to the world at any minute now. They have unvieled the banner of the Pope at the balcony.
April 19, 200520 yr QUOTE(T R U @ Apr 19, 2005 -> 10:44 AM) Isnt that the guy from Cheers!? What is your problem? Go away!
April 19, 200520 yr Benedict the 16th has appeared at the stage and is now greeting the crowd to monsterous applause.
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