The Pope has passed on

[kkashian]

As pope a person gains the ability to affect the world in ways most don't, which is why I think he's "special."

Personally, I'm excited about having a new pope. I hope that whoever follows John Paul lets priests get married, or lets women have a more important role in the church.

[ArmoBarbi]

They are starting tomorrow. We shall have a new RC Pope in a matter of days. woohoo

I wonder if he will be a European... (I think he will)

[sad_eyes]

I disagree with the action of having a pope. The thought of having to ask a mortal man for your sins to be redeemed and cleasned is wrong. The pope was just a man, he does not have the authority nor the power to do so. I will, however give him credit as a peaceful loving man, and an influence to catholics everywhere.

[CatWoman]

The new pope was elected. Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, 78, has been chosen to succeed John Paul II as Pope. He will be known as Benedict XVI.
Interesting fact about him: he has publicly opposed Turkey's entrance into the EU!