Pope Benedict XVI was also elected on the fourth ballot. Pope Pius XII was elected on the third ballot. Don’t be worried that the Cardinals came to a quick consensus.
I've always been a bit dubious of the 'take a long time to vote' stuff. Like, what have they been doing at all these pre-conclave meetings? The real question is whether they put in the right time and care to inform themselves prior to the conclave. Once the votes start its just a matter of counting and strategy.
In any case, we'll see soon enough what they decided!
So much for taking their time. I am dreading the reveal.
Irme Stetter-Karp in a white pantsuit and matching zuchetto? Pillar reader Angelo Becciu? Blaise Cupich? The speed of this conclave makes me really nervous.
Very nervous. Was not expecting it to be on Day 2. Feeling great trepidation as to whose name will be announced. The longer the elections were to have drawn on, the better. Any front-runners that would secure the vote in first two days would be, morely likely than not, less-than-ideal candidates.
God have mercy on us
A Francis who sheltered child abusers...go cardinals
My heart is pounding! Praying!
WHAT
Too soon
Pope Benedict XVI was also elected on the fourth ballot. Pope Pius XII was elected on the third ballot. Don’t be worried that the Cardinals came to a quick consensus.
There are a *lot* of new cardinals. They don't even know one another.
Also, "Past performance is no guarantee of future results."
Looks like they picked the one cardinal they all knew.
Ah, I hadn't thought of that.
In an age of rush, they naturally took a shortcut. Makes sad sense.
As predicted
The suspense is unbearable! I had begun to think we would have no news today... what does a relatively quick result tell us, I wonder.
Tells us that the Cardinals wanted to get out of Rome and back to their "-----tions"
It was either going to be today or tomorrow. Might as well get it over with today. There was never a chance of a long conclave; not in today's age.
Sadly, you're likely right. Efficiency rules. Except in Vatican finances, of course.
It looks like the Cardinals did not follow JD's advice to take their time.
They wanted to get done so they can go out and eat more exciting food than soup and lamb kebabs
Hopefully, it’s because they were very open to promptings of the Holy Spirit who made it clear and obvious!
The Holy Spirit leaves it up to the men. Free will, remember?
Oh, for sure! I’m not suggesting that it’s just the Holy Spirit picking the Pope, but that the Cardinals pray for His inspiration.
Lol
I've always been a bit dubious of the 'take a long time to vote' stuff. Like, what have they been doing at all these pre-conclave meetings? The real question is whether they put in the right time and care to inform themselves prior to the conclave. Once the votes start its just a matter of counting and strategy.
In any case, we'll see soon enough what they decided!
So much for taking their time. I am dreading the reveal.
Irme Stetter-Karp in a white pantsuit and matching zuchetto? Pillar reader Angelo Becciu? Blaise Cupich? The speed of this conclave makes me really nervous.
I hear you. Reminding myself that "portae inferi non praevalebunt adversum eam."
That's only in the long run. There have been some awful popes.
Absolutely. But as Catholics, we play the long game. Christ has already won.
Very nervous. Was not expecting it to be on Day 2. Feeling great trepidation as to whose name will be announced. The longer the elections were to have drawn on, the better. Any front-runners that would secure the vote in first two days would be, morely likely than not, less-than-ideal candidates.
So guessing Parolin or Tagle then?
Uuuuuughhhhh
Possibly Prevost or Aveline.
Becciu, actually. Taking the name Pope Innocent.
Can you imagine how much bread would get distributed to the Sicilian poor?
maybe. Nobody really had Francis pegged last time and he came on the 5th (i think) ballot
Please God no
Where do we find the live stream that JD and Ed promised?
I think they said it would happen after the announcement and they got their initial articles published.
Do you know if it's gone up yet? I can't find it.
It would appear you can only access it on the substack app, which I really don't have room on my phone for.
Thank you! I've got the app and I still couldn't find it, oh well!
Come Holy Spirit!! Be with the new Pope today and everyday for the rest of his life.
Amen
May God have mercy on the man they have elected, and equip him with every grace to lead His Church
Amen (again)
I heard it first on The Pillar. Well done.
I shall go on a walk and sing a Te Deum.
Welcome back!
I am delighted to no longer feel headless but instead feel filial love for IDK who (interesting).