I have been meaning to write this post since March 13. I have so much to say about Pope Bene 16 stepping down, getting to see the Conclave again, and the excitement around our new Pope, the first non-Euro Pope to be elected. While this post won't do any of my thoughts justice, I figured I better just put some words down so the time doesn't completely pass me by.
Pope Benedict getting elected was a pretty big year for me. I was living in Italy during his first year and had the opportunity to "feel" the new Holy Father in the Vatican. I even got to see him up close and personal at Castel Gandolfo. That being said I was not immediately a fan. It was so hard to see JP2 go, and I never thought Pope Benedict looked very friendly. But sometimes you never know what you have until it is gone. I 100% support Pope Benedict stepping down. Fellow friends and Catholics may feel differently, that he is quitting. But all I feel is proud. It is an honor for any man to be elected Pope. Naturally, leading over a billion followers, there would be a sense of power I imagine. As an A-type, I bet I would love the decision making abilities. So to give that up and say, I have done all I can do, let's let someone else step up to the plate, to me is very inspirational.
And what is even more fun...I could not be any more excited about Pope Francesco! To me, he resembles JP2 and I love his smile. I am excited the Cardinals chose a non-European to mix it up, and I am excited about the energy he seems to bring. The icing on the cake is he chose the name Francesco - and St. Francis is my favorite Saint!
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| The Pope opening up Holy Week at the Vatican |
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| And while electing a new Pope isn't a joke - this cracks me up! |
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