When I heard annuncio vobis gaudium magnum I felt very emotional, I didn't recognise who the Eminent Cardinal Giorgium was - but I was thrilled to hear he was going to be called Francis - which I knew was a new name, and presumed meant Francis of Assisi (a man devoted to poverty, who didn't deeply repect popes...). I really thought it might mean a change of direction. After a little while I realised it couldn't and wouldn't mean a change of direction but it could mean a continued emphasis on good social teaching, and he might be someone who could get hold of the corruption in the Curia - perhaps some of those cardinals mentioned in the Relatio (the dossier compiled about the curia's more nefarious activities) will be finding themselves taking early retirement - or being moved into supervisory roles in some difficult spots.
I am thrilled to hear that David Cameron has tweeted about this already.
Anyway, he's a Jesuit (good!), cooks his own food (good), keen on social justice, easy going style - humble - getting crowd to pray for him... he makes a nice little joke... and prays for his predecessor - and that's the good news. Less encouragingly, he's "traditional" theologically - so I don't think we can expect any major changes - no married priests or contraception... probably. A bit anti-gay adoption and marriage (is that a surprise?). I'm still excited, wasn't disappointed at all!
I am thrilled to hear that David Cameron has tweeted about this already.
Anyway, he's a Jesuit (good!), cooks his own food (good), keen on social justice, easy going style - humble - getting crowd to pray for him... he makes a nice little joke... and prays for his predecessor - and that's the good news. Less encouragingly, he's "traditional" theologically - so I don't think we can expect any major changes - no married priests or contraception... probably. A bit anti-gay adoption and marriage (is that a surprise?). I'm still excited, wasn't disappointed at all!
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