Arse. New pope.

[burntcopper]

Ratzinger's got the post.

Nobody expects the German Inquisition. Here's hoping he doesn't stick around long. I was really, really hoping for the blokey from Mexico.

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[burntcopper.livejournal.com]

The only problem with the African cardinals? Almost, if not just as, hardline as Ratzinger. The Nigerian one looked *really* bad. Hardline on contraception in a country reeling from AIDs? Way to go, there. The Latin American ones were quite liberal for the most part.

[mrslant]

I was surprised they went for Ratzinger - favourites don't usually get it. Thought they'd go for a Latin American, that being their biggest constituency. Maybe next time. I guess it's the old guard circling the wagons. Still, he's 78, how long can he last?