Who do you think the new pope should be?

[Jim in CT]

Originally Posted by fishbones

Does it really matter? I didn't even know who the last one was until he retired.

It matters a great deal to the majority of the Catholics in the world, who number almost 2 billion.

Cardinal Bergoglio is an inspired choice. A trained scientist (chemist)who has a deep commitment to the Cathechism and to serving the less fortunate.

He has also said in the past that politicians who speak out against the sacraments (such as those who support abortion) are not eligible to receive Communion. We're long overdue in this country for someone implementing that policy. You shouldn't be a cheerleader for abortion 6 days a week and get Communion on Sunday. To me, that's comparable to someone who wants to belong to both the KKK and the New Black Panthers. Sometimes, you have to choose sides.