It is being reported that a new Pope has been elected.
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It is being reported that a new Pope has been elected.
Cardinal Joesph Ratzinger named or elected new Pope. 78 yrs old from Germany.
Pope Benedict XVI.
Why do they get Popes that are so old, why not get a younger one that will last longer??
thats what I say.................I mean 78 years old is getting a little over the hill.
I believe John Paul was 56? 58? when he was elected.
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.
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.
He served in the Nazi party?
Yes. He served in the military.
He served because it was compulsory in Germany at that time, and he got out fairly quickly because he went into the priesthood.