Pope of Rome to Step Down - Page 7

ADPiEE · #91 03-13-2013, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MysticCat

Meaning the predictions I relied on were totally off, lol.
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That makes two of us. The news is saying he was 2nd in line (whatever that means) at Pope Benedict's election so it that's true, then this really isn't a surprise.

Maybe is name is after St. Francis Assisi because of his love for the poor?

dekeguy · #92 03-13-2013, 03:46 PM

Te Deum Laudamus! A Jesuit who has taken his regnal name from St. Francis Xavier, arguably one of the greatest Jesuit Saints, known as the Apostle to the East!
Gaudete omnes! Habemus Papam! Deo Gratias!

WCsweet<3 · #93 03-13-2013, 03:49 PM

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Maybe so -- I didn't think about that. Having more interaction with Franciscans than Jesuits, my brain went straight to St. Francis of Assisi.

So did I, granted I went to St. Clare for K-8th grade. Seems like a lot of people are thinking that or at least the media. Like ADPiEE said, he is big on social justice especially with the poor. However, St. Francis Xavier also made a vox of poverty so who knows.

MysticCat · #94 03-13-2013, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by WCsweet<3

So did I, granted I went to St. Clare for K-8th grade. Seems like a lot of people are thinking that or at least the media. Like ADPiEE said, he is big on social justice especially with the poor. However, St. Francis Xavier also made a vox of poverty so who knows.

Yeah, I'm seeing reports that it's for St. Francis of Assisi too, but I can't help but wonder if they're just assuming like I did.

PhoenixAzul · #95 03-13-2013, 06:10 PM

I'm on team Asisi too...

ForeverRoses · #96 03-13-2013, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

Pope Francis I!

I like the Italian form better- I want to call him Pope Francisco!

AGDee · #97 03-13-2013, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by KillarneyRose

Can I tell a joke I heard on the radio this morning? It went something like this:
The Papal Conclave is still meeting, and we'll be able to tell what's going on by the color of the smoke rising from the chimney. If it's black, it means no Pope yet. If it's white, it means they've elected someone. If it's gray, it means that they're burning evidence.

I know it's wrong, but it made me laugh

There's a Facebook meme going around showing black smoke- no Pope, white smoke- new Pope, blue smoke in the shape of a bird- Tweeted that there's a new Pope. I would post it, but I can't find it again...

amIblue? · #98 03-13-2013, 06:39 PM

Do you think the cardinals go into it with their "pope" names picked out?

MysticCat · #99 03-13-2013, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by WCsweet<3

Maybe after St. Francis Xavier?

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Originally Posted by dekeguy

Te Deum Laudamus! A Jesuit who has taken his regnal name from St. Francis Xavier, arguably one of the greatest Jesuit Saints, known as the Apostle to the East!

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Originally Posted by ADPiEE

Maybe is name is after St. Francis Assisi because of his love for the poor?

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Originally Posted by MysticCat

Yeah, I'm seeing reports that it's for St. Francis of Assisi too, but I can't help but wonder if they're just assuming like I did.

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Originally Posted by PhoenixAzul

I'm on team Asisi too...

Well, to add to the mix, apparently St. Francis Solano, a Franciscan who was educated by Jesuits and a missionary to South America and is known as the Wonder Worker of the New World, is patron saint of Argentina (and Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay and Peru). That had to have factored in.

In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if the Francis is for all three St. Francises. Maybe St. Francis de Sales too?

SWTXBelle · #**100** 03-13-2013, 07:04 PM

"Pope Francis chose his name in honor of St. Francis of Assisi because he is a lover of the poor, said Vatican deputy spokesman Thomas Rosica."

MysticCat · #**101** 03-13-2013, 07:07 PM

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"Pope Francis chose his name in honor of St. Francis of Assisi because he is a lover of the poor, said Vatican deputy spokesman Thomas Rosica."

Well there we go, then. Thanks, Belle.

Cheerio · #**102** 03-13-2013, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by MysticCat

Well, to add to the mix, apparently St. Francis Solano, a Franciscan who was educated by Jesuits and a missionary to South America and is known as the Wonder Worker of the New World, is patron saint of Argentina (and Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay and Peru). That had to have factored in.

In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if the Francis is for all three St. Francises.

To answer amIblue, on tv they have mentioned cardinals go-in with a name in mind (should they be chosen) because it is the second immediate question they are asked after they are voted-in.

I have been HOPING for a Pope Francis...got my wish!

amIblue? · #**103** 03-13-2013, 07:21 PM

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To answer amIblue, on tv they have mentioned cardinals go-in with a name in mind (should they be chosen) because it is the second immediate question they are asked after they are voted-in.

I have been HOPING for a Pope Francis...got my wish!

Thanks! It seemed like they knew the name quickly.

DeltaBetaBaby · #**104** 03-13-2013, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheerio

To answer amIblue, on tv they have mentioned cardinals go-in with a name in mind (should they be chosen) because it is the second immediate question they are asked after they are voted-in.

I have been HOPING for a Pope Francis...got my wish!

What's the first? And couldn't they just ask God real quick?

SWTXBelle · #**105** 03-13-2013, 09:22 PM

The first is if he will accept the papacy.