This is a very surprising choice. I never thought he would be elected. I considered him to be a too controversial candidate. Now he has to prove he can be a bridgebuilder between all the factions within the RCC and he has to prove he can reach out to the other world-religions.
May God bless Pope Benedict XVI.
Originally posted by ivanhoeWhat do you think, personally, about his selection, bridgebuilding aside? You're the most vocal Catholic on RHP (which I don't intend as a slur of any kind), and I'm interested to see what your reaction is.
This is a very surprising choice. I never thought he would be elected. I considered him to be a too controversial candidate. Now he has to prove he can be a bridgebuilder between all the factions within the RCC and he has to prove he can reach out to the other world-religions.
May God bless Pope Benedict XVI.
Originally posted by ivanhoeSince he's been the favorite all along, I don't know why it would be a surprise. I'd call it a "W" for Ivanhoe's side; Ratzinger is an arch-conservative willing to run the Church into oblivion in the Western world by taking political positions unsupported by Jesus' teachings. He has been a firm believer in denying Communion to pro-choice RC politicians for example. Nice work, RCC; I'm sure this will pack 'em in the pews and start a flood of young people into the seminaries!
This is a very surprising choice. I never thought he would be elected. I considered him to be a too controversial candidate. Now he has to prove he can be a bridgebuilder between all the factions within the RCC and he has to prove he can reach out to the other world-religions.
May God bless Pope Benedict XVI.