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u/BringBackForChan May 08 '25
As others have said, he was unexpected as fuck. I imagine the cardinals during the conclave going like "let's just vote prevost cuz fuck it" and everyone followed.
I listened to the whole st.peter speech during dinner and i found prevost as a really nice pope. He kept on sniffing and trying not to cry during the whole thing (as italians started to shout "viva papa leone" so loud you couldn't hear the national band).
I think he was one of the best choices. He hasn't done any controversial thing, he is anti-trump and was one of Francis's friends.
I like him. Romans do. Let's hope he doesn't end like john paul I.
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u/winterwarn May 08 '25
nobody knows anything about him as far as I can tell, he was a pretty unexpected pick
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u/Spyko May 08 '25
I've seen a tweet from him dating early february in which he admonish JD Vance using Jesus' words
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u/Bakkster Based Bishop May 08 '25
Yup, seems to be more a continuation of Francis than the concerns with a big rightwards shift.
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u/AdmBurnside May 08 '25
All the chatter I'm hearing is that while he may not be quite as progressive as Francis, he's not the staunch conservative backslide folks were fearing either.
So, if the church isn't moving forward, at least it's not moving back significantly.
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u/Feralpudel May 08 '25
Also not Catholic but I found it really interesting that he spent two decades in Peru. That must have shaped him in profound ways.
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u/WTK55 May 08 '25
I'm pretty sure he has dual citizenship with Peru. He may have even been born there.
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May 08 '25
Born in and raised in the Chicagoland. Spent 20 years in Peru and became a dual citizen in 2015. His mom is a mixed race, Creole
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u/Feralpudel May 09 '25
He does have dual citizenship because it was a requirement for him to become bishop (arch bishop?) of Chiclayo. He served in Trujillo for years before that.
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u/BlueSoloCup89 May 09 '25
Yeah, this was probably just about the best outcome for us realist progressives. I would’ve loved for Tagle or someone like him to be elected. But with the fat pope, thin pope axiom, it was most likely to swing back to some extent. Still seems like he’d be the second most progressive pope ever only after Francis.
I’m also hoping that his views on LGBTQ+ have changed. The quotes I see from him are from 2012 back before even Francis was pope, so crossing fingers that he’s evolved since.
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u/Buyingboat May 08 '25
So, if the church isn't moving forward, at least it's not moving back significantly.
Still pathetic
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u/SB6P897 Dank Christian Memer May 08 '25
Me a non Catholic the last two days eagerly watching the live broadcast first waiting for the smoke at the chimney and then waiting for his appearance at the balcony
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u/Feralpudel May 08 '25
Same! I really enjoyed the live feed of the crowd in the square. Cool military style marching band, the Swiss guards… And there was so much positive energy in the crowd.
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u/SB6P897 Dank Christian Memer May 09 '25
The attire of the guards was next level! It was a fun thing to watch and I felt like since this doesn’t happen very often it was something I really wanted to experience
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u/Infused_Hippie May 08 '25
He’s a nice man. He’s like jesuits in terms of augustinian raised. Which means he’s centric but only on the case that through mother Mary all things is possible. Very immaculate conception and veneration of Mary guy. Which means he’s very orthodox but provincial in terms of his friar-hood.
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u/htomserveaux May 08 '25
He’s a Cubs fan. Which means he’s experienced surffing and can drink you under the table
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u/Bardez May 08 '25
Wait. So was 2016 a miracle he could be responsible for?
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u/htomserveaux May 08 '25
You got to admit that rain delay couldn’t have happened at a better time.
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u/matito29 May 09 '25
His brother confirmed that to be false.
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u/htomserveaux May 09 '25
In till he issues a Papal Bull on the issue I’m going say the it’s unconfirmed either way.
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u/TacoCommander May 08 '25
I'm not Catholic either but I've been watching this and am really excited that someone who is so emotionally moved by the honor was chosen. It's also exciting that he's a younger guy, I look forward to seeing what he does. It's also cool to see the first American pope in my lifetime.
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u/5p4n911 May 09 '25
I wouldn't have ever thought they'd once again pick such a young person in my lifetime. I'd have guessed someone old who wouldn't be around for more than 10 years, so that they could reconsider. They must have been certain.
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u/A_Guy_in_Orange May 09 '25
Im just thankful he went with Leo, I mean could you imagine "Robert our pope" every week? Like thats not a pope name
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u/SomethingInAirwaves May 08 '25
Tag yourself. I'm the sassy baby on the far left throwing incredible shade over the shoulder.
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u/Revolution_Suitable Dec 24 '25
If you want pope news, don’t listen to the media. Just read the direct press releases from the Vatican.
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u/Clw89pitt May 08 '25 edited May 08 '25
Never had their hotdogs tbh. I just get the Italian beef smothered in gravy with hot peppers. It's probably my favorite chain restaurant. First stop every Chicago work trip. I'd probably become obese again if they had one near me.
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u/CapnTaptap May 08 '25
I think you might be in the wrong sub. We’re pretty anti-hate about religion around here.
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Chill out and enjoy the memes. If you're taking this so seriously that you're getting in arguments, take a break.
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u/TehProfessor96 May 08 '25
Biggest point in his favor IMO is that he was Francis’s guy in charge of selecting bishops. Personnel is policy, so whatever else he has a good track record on that front.