It is quite possible that our next pope be of African descent. I think that it will show the world that our church is accepting of all nationalities.
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Originally posted by AKA2D '91
That was the sentiment on 60 minutes. Those interviewed and Mr. Safer (sp) discussed if the next Pope would be someone "Young" (30s,40s, 50s). One priest said that since medical technology has advanced that someone 65 or so COULD serve for 20 years or more. Then, there was discussion if the "church" would impose term limits.
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As far as term limits are concerned, though they can't really impose them, they are looking to appoint older men to the papacy. That way, the older you are, the less time you will be able to hold down the papacy. Thus, more people will have the opportunity to become pope.
The only problem that I have with it is that there will be greater turnover. Different people will have different ideas or directions that they want to lead the church in and this can create problems. We'll just have to see how this turns out.