We have a black pope

Jesuit Pope huh

If you remember This post

It seems we have a black pope.
The first Jesuit pope in history.
Interesting.


The whole black pope thing is fascinating and will no doubt cause debate, off to do some more research

I thought it was Bergoglio?

VATICAN CITY (CBSDC/AP) – Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio from Argentina has been elected the new leader of the Catholic Church.

The 76-year-old – now known as Pope Francis I — was the archbishop of Buenos Aries and was appointed by Pope John Paul II.

Bergoglio became the first pope from the Americas elected and the first from outside Europe in more than a millenium.

Source

Well I'll be damned... (NO pun intended..I sure hope)

Strange times for major change, indeed.

reply to post by cody599
n/m

It's not a racial reference.....

reply to post by TheRealTruth84


The "black" in black pope refers to him being a Jesuit.

They usually say. The name chosen by the Pope usually indicates how he will do things.


en.wikipedia.org...


St Francis was a rich kid that gave up that life to live a life of poverty.
Maybe some changes are in store for the church.

Originally posted by TheRealTruth84
reply to post by cody599

 

??? He is from you Latin America and white. Pope Francis, a man of people.

Jesuits are known for wearing black go to the thread and be enlightened

hi op

seems strange to me for this reason

For the last few days here in britain we have been bombarded with the referendum in the falklands
Argentenia says it means nothing. Out of all the inhabitants only 3 people voted against being part of britain
and the 3 people were Argentenian.

Not trying to make anything out of it, just seems a little strange.
cheers op

(sorry for spelling really bad)

reply to post by grey580
Well, we know by order of the last Pontiff, his first thing will be to get handed the internal investigation report for whatever evils it shows. That was sealed specifically from anyone BUT the next Pope by direct order. So... I'm thinking he isn't in for a real good day after reading whatever got a Pope to quit.

Hmmm... Troubled times?

Originally posted by grey580
They usually say. The name chosen by the Pope usually indicates how he will do things.


en.wikipedia.org...


St Francis was a rich kid that gave up that life to live a life of poverty.
Maybe some changes are in store for the church.

I'm not religious
But let's hope the wealth is the last thing on his mind, spirituality and a personal contact with your God should be his first message imho

Originally posted by cody599
Jesuit Pope huh

If you remember This post

It seems we have a black pope.
The first Jesuit pope in history.
Interesting.


The whole black pope thing is fascinating and will no doubt cause debate, off to do some more research

edit on 13/3/13 by cody599 because: (no reason given)

I just finished watching the introduction of the new pope on ABC.

The man isn't black.

Originally posted by turboneon
reply to post by TheRealTruth84

 

The "black" in black pope refers to him being a Jesuit.

Says who?

Originally posted by Wrabbit2000
reply to post by grey580

 

Well, we know by order of the last Pontiff, his first thing will be to get handed the internal investigation report for whatever evils it shows. That was sealed specifically from anyone BUT the next Pope by direct order. So... I'm thinking he isn't in for a real good day after reading whatever got a Pope to quit.

Hmmm... Troubled times?

When Ratzinger was a cardinal before even becoming elected he authored a paper which argued it would be okay if a sitting pope retired for health concerns. He was pushing for the idea before even being elected more than a decade ago.

Well I was confused at first....thought you meant the color of his skin. I am not Catholic so do not understand the significance. Perhaps I should do a little reading and find out just what the term means.

Originally posted by DJMSN
reply to [url=http://www.abovetopsecret.com/forum/thread932978/pg1#pid16073313]post by cod

Sure looks like a white guy to me....I think in your haste to be the first person to post who the Pope you got it wrong. You need to do more research alright as this guy is Argentinian and he is not black.

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Please read the link in the op