Big news out of Rome, of course. We had Fox News on at work, with the constant shot of the chimney. The news broke when I was out at lunch. Like Bobbins, my first thought was to our third child in heaven, named Francis Xavier. I have a feeling the new Pontiff chose "Francis" more for the Jesuit saint than for the original Franciscan.
Folks at work were joking me and asking questions all day and yesterday. One guy gave me a high-five after the white smoke. I guess that's a good sign: everyone knows my Faith, and that it's strong.
My other quick thoughts:
- Kind of an old guy at 76.
- The Italians struck back even though Francis wasn't born in Italy (his father was).
- Important that a Jesuit made it. How long before Dan Brown spins this into some stupid, ill-informed fictional story?
- Appreciate the humility and fidelity to the big issues.
Thoughts by two Catholic commentators I trust: George Weigel and Ross Douthat. This is a well-written doubtful piece about the selection, while this is on more the positive side. This article is a pretty good overview from both sides. The new Holy Father's remarks from the balcony after his election. The reaction in his native Argentina is instructive.
God bless Pope Francis, the servant of the servants of God!
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