Pope Benedict XVI resigned-Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina has been elected

[BetteDavisEyes]

There hasn't been much participation on this thread that I posted when the news of a local priest being investigated for embezzlement, but it's worth reading for those who might not realize how widespread corruption is in the Catholic Church.

There hasn't been any further news as the investigation continues by Troy LE and the Archdiocese of Detroit.

http://www.websleuths.com/forums/showthread.php?t=197733&highlight=belczak

 

[SassyBrat]

With Easter quickly approaching, do they "have to" have a Cardinal elected prior to Easter? If not, is there someone "interim" that would conduct mass on the Sunday at the Vatican?

 

[seattlechiquita]

I just have to ask what might be a silly question but, for the life of me, I have no idea what the answer is.

Why is the appointing of a new pope significant to anyone other than Catholics? I am always so surprised at the media coverage this event generates.

and because for those countries that accept the Vatican as a "nation", the Pope is a Head of State.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

With Easter quickly approaching, do they "have to" have a Cardinal elected prior to Easter? If not, is there someone "interim" that would conduct mass on the Sunday at the Vatican?

I'm sure that the Cardinals would like to elect a new Pope before Holy Week commences, but I doubt that it is absolutely necessary. That said, the week between Palm Sunday and Easter is one of the most significant periods in the Church calendar. There are many Catholic rituals that take place during this time, and many people will travel to Rome to experience the highlights of Holy Week: Palm Sunday processions, celebrating the Last Supper and washing of the feet on Holy Thursday, somber ceremonies on Good Friday, overnight prayer vigil, blessing of food, Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday, and Easter liturgies.

Given the importance of Holy Week/Easter in the Church, I feel certain that the Cardinals will make every effort to have a new Pope named by Palm Sunday, most likely before then. :moo:

 

[SassyBrat]

Thank you BDE! I'm not Catholic but my mother is and I remember as a child her always acknowledging Holy Week.:innocent:

 

[Dark Knight]

Well, since it seems that anybody can just show up and pretend to be a cardinal, you've got MY vote, DK!

Actually you don't HAVE to be a Cardinal, it just usually works that way. Any single, male, Catholic in full communion with the Church is eligible to be elected as Pope.

 

[Gardenlady]

Oh, would it be too much to hope for Fr Berrigan, then?

 

[wfgodot]

How about Lutherans willing to convert if named Bishop of Rome, if they're allowed to name themselves Pope Anthony?

 

[Gardenlady]

I'm okay with the Lutherans, Luther was a funny guy. :crazy: and I have a soft spot for St Anthony, praying to him for lost toys was probably the first prayer I ever learned, from my grandmother!

 

[wfgodot]

http://ergofabulous.org/luther/

 

[Gardenlady]

Even if your writings were from an angel from heaven I would take this horrible document, and, after having used it as toilet paper, wipe its nose.

:lol:

 

[wfgodot]

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A modern chemical compound, prepared by the technicians, is burned in a stove to create the black smoke, the Vatican said. A separate stove is used to burn the ballots.

“Traditionally wet straw was used to help create the black smoke, but a number of ‘false alarms’ in past conclaves have brought about this concession to modern chemistry,” said the Rev. Thomas Rosica, a spokesman for the Vatican.
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Papal conclave has tight structure, uncertain length (Washington Post)

A Rough Guide To The Papal Conclave (NPR)

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On Tuesday morning, the "cardinal electors" will celebrate Mass in St. Peter's Basilica. Then, mid-afternoon, they walk into the Sistine Chapel in procession while singing prayers, and take their places.

Within the chapel, the scene must surely be stunning — a throng of cardinals, wearing blood-red robes, sashes and crucifixes beneath the pulsating blue, silver and gold hues of the Renaissance frescoes that adorn the Sistine's vaulted ceiling.
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A Strict Adherence to Ritual and Secrecy in Election of Pope (New York Times)

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The voting is minutely scripted. Rectangular paper ballots are counted, collected, pierced with a needle and burned. Exactly four rounds of voting are permitted each day. The winner’s name is intoned in Latin.
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more at the links

 

[wfgodot]

'Total lockdown': Vatican preps security for papal conclave (NBC News)

ROME — Jamming devices to halt communication were installed at the Vatican on Monday, as part of a security lockdown ahead of the papal conclave.
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Staff working alongside the cardinals voting inside the Sistine Chapel must swear an oath of secrecy.
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Any cardinals or Vatican workers –- such as those serving food in Santa Marta – breaching the code face excommunication from the church.

"Even who said, 'pass the salt' is a secret," wrote Sister Mary Ann Walsh, media relations director for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in a blog post.

"In this electronic age, I worry some cardinals may go into iPad and Twitter withdrawal."
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more at the link

 

[Dark Knight]

How about Lutherans willing to convert if named Bishop of Rome, if they're allowed to name themselves Pope Anthony?

Yes, a single male Protestant, if named Bishop of Rome, can be elected Pope if he converts to the faith upon being named.

 

[Dark Knight]

I'm okay with the Lutherans, Luther was a funny guy. :crazy: and I have a soft spot for St Anthony, praying to him for lost toys was probably the first prayer I ever learned, from my grandmother!

I am totally OK with Lutherans but am not a fan of Luther himself in the slightest. Not just because of the Reformation but he was also anti-semetic and just generally not a nice person.

 

[Dark Knight]

I would take the name James Paul I, after the authors of my 2 favorite books in the New Testiment, James and Romans. But Pope Anthony Francis also appeals to me.

But Pope John Paul George Ringo is out of the question, lol. :crazy:

 

[wfgodot]

I am totally OK with Lutherans but am not a fan of Luther himself in the slightest. Not just because of the Reformation but he was also anti-semetic and just generally not a nice person.

Also a witch-burner.

 

[Gardenlady]

They all were back then. It just wasn't religion without someone roasting a heretic or witch.

 

[Gardenlady]

Also, Luther really wasn't any worse than some of the Popes. Many of whom were Not Nice Guys. :crazy:

 

[Dark Knight]

Also, Luther really wasn't any worse than some of the Popes. Many of whom were Not Nice Guys. :crazy:

True but many of them were provoked by him or his minions, lol. But he was generally pretty darn bad.