New Pope

**imported_UKCats1** · April 19th, 2005, 12:09 PM

It is being reported that a new Pope has been elected.

April 19th, 2005, 12:46 PM

Cardinal Joesph Ratzinger named or elected new Pope. 78 yrs old from Germany.
Pope Benedict XVI.

**Dukefan3** · April 19th, 2005, 02:34 PM

Why do they get Popes that are so old, why not get a younger one that will last longer??

**Wildcat_65** · April 19th, 2005, 02:42 PM

thats what I say.................I mean 78 years old is getting a little over the hill.

**imported_elp6n** · April 19th, 2005, 03:15 PM

I believe John Paul was 56? 58? when he was elected.

**imported_Mercury** · April 19th, 2005, 03:27 PM

I think this Pope was a close advisor or something like that for the late Pope. They usually go with an older Pope becuase they hold more traditional values or with a younger Pope that isn't as traditional. But the last Pope was there for like 20 or so years so they are probably just trying to put off electing a younger Pope for now.

**1inStripes** · April 19th, 2005, 03:43 PM

I am curious if there will be any international backlash from the Jewish community. The man served in the Nazi Party, so it could be interesting if it splits up what John Paul tried doing to bring religions closer together.