Opinion of the new Pope Franziskus I

[Obamanation]

He called Gay marriage " a form of discrimination against children." Lean HP

He's a Catholic prelate, get real.

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

Friend of the junta.

[World politics is up Schmitt creek]

Creepy old man in a cape. If he wants to command respect, he needs to update the wardrobe. It's hard to take somebody in a pointy hat seriously.

Because people in two-piece suits do such bang-up jobs.

[fezzyfestoon]

Creepy old man in a cape. If he wants to command respect, he needs to update the wardrobe. It's hard to take somebody in a pointy hat seriously.

Because people in two-piece suits do such bang-up jobs.

They can't both be doing a terrible job?

[World politics is up Schmitt creek]

Creepy old man in a cape. If he wants to command respect, he needs to update the wardrobe. It's hard to take somebody in a pointy hat seriously.

Because people in two-piece suits do such bang-up jobs.

They can't both be doing a terrible job?

Why would one need to 'update the wardrobe' to (presumably) something approximating the other in that case?

[fezzyfestoon]

I don't care what they're wearing, the people under the respective stereotypical outfit are definitely both doing a pretty terrible job at what they're doing.

[World politics is up Schmitt creek]

I don't care what they're wearing, the people under the respective stereotypical outfit are definitely both doing a pretty terrible job at what they're doing.

memphis apparently thinks it's relevant for some reason.

[All Along The Watchtower]

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Voted Neutral, FWIW.

[Keystone Phil]

I like what I've seen. Incredibly humble. His frozen stance when he first appeared on the balcony was...unique but the light heartedness was nice. Not to seem shallow but he looks like a Pope. Seems like I agree with him most of the time on policy and theological issues.

As is known, I wanted someone else for several reasons but we stand as a family behind Pope Francis I.

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Voted Neutral, FWIW.

Glad I took the time to read that a few days ago!

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

His performance on the balcony was great, and I am really happy for him. Plus, he is not as leftist as he originally appeared. He has my approval now.

[Antonio the Sixth]

I like what I've seen. Incredibly humble. His frozen stance when he first appeared on the balcony was...unique but the light heartedness was nice. Not to seem shallow but he looks like a Pope. Seems like I agree with him most of the time on policy and theological issues.

Yeah, his first appearance was absolutely awesome. Of course looking nice and being nice are too very different things, but that's nonetheless a promising sign.

[they don't love you like i love you]

Creepy old man in a cape. If he wants to command respect, he needs to update the wardrobe. It's hard to take somebody in a pointy hat seriously.

I suppose shades and a snapback would really command some awe and admiration from the younger crowds.

How about jeans and a hoodie?

[they don't love you like i love you]

Anyway I knew I wasn't going to approve of whoever it was. However the one plus to him is that apparently he's fine with more charismatic and handwaving masses.

[patrick1]

Creepy old man in a cape. If he wants to command respect, he needs to update the wardrobe. It's hard to take somebody in a pointy hat seriously.

I suppose shades and a snapback would really command some awe and admiration from the younger crowds.

How about jeans and a hoodie?

Almost BRTD, if only we had gone with my boys the Dominicans instead of a Jesuit...

Worn ironically since 1200

[they don't love you like i love you]

I prefer if they have zippers. And you're not supposed to actually wear the hood unless you're outside.

Despite being an obvious joke, it does make a good point in contrast to Cathcon in attracting younger crowds. Like take a look at the average age in your typical Catholic church. Then look at the average age in a church where the pastor really does wear jeans and a hoodie.

[tmthforu94]

Seems very humble - thus far, I am happy with the selection.

[Vosem]

I'm cautiously optimistic.

Couldn't have put it better.

He's not an American pope,

No todos americanos son estadounidenses, hermano.

[ZuWo]

He comes across as benevolent and warm-hearted, which is obviously very positive. (Non-Catholic)

[Grumpier Than Thou]

I'm pretty optimistic about him. He seems like a good guy.

[Franzl]

I like what I've seen. Incredibly humble. His frozen stance when he first appeared on the balcony was...unique but the light heartedness was nice. Not to seem shallow but he looks like a Pope. Seems like I agree with him most of the time on policy and theological issues.

As is known, I wanted someone else for several reasons but we stand as a family behind Pope Francis I.

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Voted Neutral, FWIW.

Glad I took the time to read that a few days ago!

If both Phil and I like the guy...he's probably a good leader for the church

[Insula Dei]

Yeah, I like him as well. Not that it matters, really.

[politicallefty]

He's an old Catholic man, so obviously I disagree with him on a lot of issues, but he seems intelligent with more emphasis on education and anti-poverty initiatives than many others.

He also has that cute old grandpa Pope feel that made John Paul II so charming, which Benedict lacked.

These were my exact thoughts about him as well. I do hope he will focus more on economic issues and social justice as opposed to the traditional social issues (of course, I expect nothing less than staunch social conservatism from the Pope). Given his past, there looks to be good cause for optimism.

My first impression of him during his first appearance yesterday was very good. I did like what I saw. He seems to have a good personality and his humility is admirable.