by Jack
The new pope was announced on the white balcony on the front of St. Peter’s Basilica as thousands of the faithful cheered joyously below. He is called Francis and he is the first pope not born in Europe since Columbus landed in the New World. In choosing him, the cardinals sent a powerful message that the future of the Church lies in the Global South, home to the bulk of the world’s Catholics. One of Benedict’s abiding preoccupations was the rise of secularism in Europe, and he took the name Benedict after the founder of European monastic culture. Jorge Mario Bergoglio is from Argentina. He is 76 years old.
Required viewing from Bill Whittle — http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5ELyG9V1SY
This tweet won’t go over well with the Chihuahua —
Pamela Geller @Atlasshrugs
Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood says UN document on violence against women violates Islamic rules: More of Obama’s …
http://atlasshrugs2000.typepad.com/atlas_shrugs/2013/03/egypts-muslim-brotherhood-says-un-document-on-violence-against-women-violates-islamic-rules.html
I guess Pope Jorge doesn’t cut it. I mean he made it to the top as Jorge, WTF? If I were Jorge I would be pissed.
Toby I would bet you are not a Catholic…yes?
The new pope always chooses a new name. Jorge chose “Francis” after St. Francis of Assisi, beloved in the church for his passion to emulate Christ.
I’m not Catholic but I like him for his stand against the influence of communism and his choice to live simply and humbly as a servant of Christ.
Hey Pie…wish I could post that Bill Whittle video…he just makes common good sense!
And the UN…achh…did you catch the part about protecting the “sexual rights of young people”? Pedophiles are out there pushing hard as always.