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I'm suprised at the open talk of creating term limits on the papacy. While we all realize the political aspect of the conclave, the throne of peter is supposed to be occupied by God's rep on earth. You face the possibility of a major schism if one were to retire and a new one elected. After all, who is to say the first retired of his own accord? Then who can speak ex cathedra? I'd be floored if it ever happened.
The positive aspect of a African pope would be the ability to create more adherence in Africa to major tenents of the Church.
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