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This Week's big news, the new Pope
PostPosted: Wed Mar 13, 2013 3:31 pm
by SierraLea
I tried to listen over the radio, but couldn't hear. Did anyone find out who got the position?
Re: This Week's big news, the new Pope
PostPosted: Wed Mar 13, 2013 3:38 pm
by Xeno
Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina, now Pope Francis, is now the supreme leader of the Catholic masses. But in EVEN BIGGER news, Commander Chris Hadfield of Canada took command of the International Space Station at 5:10pm EDT today.
Also, why is this in the entertainment section?
Re: This Week's big news, the new Pope
PostPosted: Wed Mar 13, 2013 5:08 pm
by SierraLea
because it was all over the news, radio, and internet. Otherwise I would have posted it in the religious section.
Re: This Week's big news, the new Pope
PostPosted: Wed Mar 13, 2013 6:42 pm
by mechana2015
Actually normal real life news belongs in General.
Re: This Week's big news, the new Pope
PostPosted: Wed Mar 13, 2013 8:03 pm
by Crossfire
Xeno wrote:Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina, now Pope Francis, is now the supreme leader of the Catholic masses. But in EVEN BIGGER news, Commander Chris Hadfield of Canada took command of the International Space Station at 5:10pm EDT today.
As a Canadian, this is indeed more important to me. Can't believe I got to shake his hand, let alone have him serve me a piece of cake. That man is awesome.
Oh, yeah, the new pope. Well, I certainly didn't expect an Argentinean to fill the roll. I wonder what his position on the Falklands is, after that little spew from the country's leader.
Re: This Week's big news, the new Pope
PostPosted: Wed Mar 13, 2013 8:49 pm
by Vega
I wanted Joe Rogan to be the next pope...oh well
Re: This Week's big news, the new Pope
PostPosted: Thu Mar 14, 2013 12:18 am
by uc pseudonym
In an effort to keep this neutral, I'm just going to say that I hope his choice of name means that the Vatican will soon be filled with friendly talking animals.
Re: This Week's big news, the new Pope
PostPosted: Thu Mar 14, 2013 12:33 am
by Mr. SmartyPants
There's always money in the Vatican!
Re: This Week's big news, the new Pope
PostPosted: Thu Mar 14, 2013 4:09 am
by rocklobster
Yay! New pope! And btw, UC, Francis of Assisi isn't the only St. Francis. We also have a Francis Xavier.
Re: This Week's big news, the new Pope
PostPosted: Thu Mar 14, 2013 11:48 am
by mechana2015
I think he said he was naming himself after Frances of Assisi specifically though.
Re: This Week's big news, the new Pope
PostPosted: Thu Mar 14, 2013 1:43 pm
by ClaecElric4God
Xeno wrote:Also, why is this in the entertainment section?
It's not... It's in the general section.
Re: This Week's big news, the new Pope
PostPosted: Thu Mar 14, 2013 1:46 pm
by Xeno
ClaecElric4God wrote:Xeno wrote:Also, why is this in the entertainment section?
It's not... It's in the general section.
It was. A moderator moved it.
Re: This Week's big news, the new Pope
PostPosted: Thu Mar 14, 2013 2:24 pm
by ClaecElric4God
Xeno wrote:ClaecElric4God wrote:Xeno wrote:Also, why is this in the entertainment section?
It's not... It's in the general section.
It was. A moderator moved it.
Oh, my bad. Sorry. Now I feel dumb.
Re: This Week's big news, the new Pope
PostPosted: Thu Mar 14, 2013 4:53 pm
by rocklobster
oh, and all you people who think we Catholics hate science? Guess what--this pope has a degree in Chemistry!
Re: This Week's big news, the new Pope
PostPosted: Thu Mar 14, 2013 5:21 pm
by Xeno
rocklobster wrote:oh, and all you people who think we Catholics hate science? Guess what--this pope has a degree in Chemistry!
I don't think Catholics hate science. Pope John Paul II said that evolution was
real. There are some Catholics (and other non-Catholic christians) who are anti-science though. Subtle differences, but differences none-the-less.
Re: This Week's big news, the new Pope
PostPosted: Thu Mar 14, 2013 6:31 pm
by Rewin
Xeno wrote:rocklobster wrote:oh, and all you people who think we Catholics hate science? Guess what--this pope has a degree in Chemistry!
I don't think Catholics hate science. Pope John Paul II said that evolution was
real. There are some Catholics (and other non-Catholic christians) who are anti-science though. Subtle differences, but differences none-the-less.
Then i guess he wasn't referring to you then
Re: This Week's big news, the new Pope
PostPosted: Thu Mar 14, 2013 9:33 pm
by Vilo159
I think its awesome that you guys have a new pope, its a remarkable event. What I don't like is the exorbitant amount of media coverage its getting. Its all I've heard on talk radio for a week and a half, and its probably gonna get a week more. It's a momentous occasion and all, but not so much to all the non-catholics out there. In a month most people won't even remember the whole thing, so the excessive coverage of it is just annoying to me.
Re: This Week's big news, the new Pope
PostPosted: Fri Mar 15, 2013 12:01 am
by uc pseudonym
mechana2015 wrote: I think he said he was naming himself after Frances of Assisi specifically though.
He did, yeah. But it was meant to be a lazy joke, not a serious statement on beatification.
Vilo159 wrote: I think its awesome that you guys have a new pope, its a remarkable event. What I don't like is the exorbitant amount of media coverage its getting. Its all I've heard on talk radio for a week and a half, and its probably gonna get a week more. It's a momentous occasion and all, but not so much to all the non-catholics out there. In a month most people won't even remember the whole thing, so the excessive coverage of it is just annoying to me.
The media has its priorities skewed in general, though. They'll spend a large amount of time on anything that's sensational, so it's not like this problem is specific to new popes.
Re: This Week's big news, the new Pope
PostPosted: Fri Mar 15, 2013 2:47 am
by Nate
The nicest thing I can say about this guy is he looks like he's at least slightly better than Ratzinger. That's not saying much, but it's the best I can do. Still, slightly better is still better, so that's something.
Re: This Week's big news, the new Pope
PostPosted: Fri Mar 15, 2013 6:36 am
by Zeldafan2
He looks like a pretty good guy from what I've heard/read. Not that it personally means much to me (I'm not catholic) but still, that's besides the point.