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COL Mustard

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6. He's likely to have a very long papacy.

Reply to EndlessWire (Original post)

Fri May 9, 2025, 06:34 AM

May 9

I hope he's everything he seems to be, because I like what I'm hearing.

Now if he can just change some things on birth control and the place of women in the church....or is that too much to hope for?

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I kinda like the new Pope. [View all] EndlessWire May 9 OP

Me too, I thought he was pretty handsome, he has a nice smile. Walleye May 9 #1

I like how he is counter to tRump. That's what the world needs now. multigraincracker May 9 #2

My .02c Dorian Gray May 9 #3

I have high hopes for the Pope. n/t EndlessWire May 9 #4

The American Church has been at odds with the Papacy of FRANCIS... regnaD kciN May 9 #7

The new Pope either going to continue the legacy of Pope Francis or not. LisaM May 9 #5

He's likely to have a very long papacy. COL Mustard May 9 #6

South Sider Kid Berwyn May 9 #8

I also like this Pope LetMyPeopleVote May 9 #9

I'm also optimistic mvd May 9 #10

Many people will, until he makes a statement that reflects church doctrine they don't like. As he will. He's the pope. WhiskeyGrinder May 9 #11