Big news this evening as the new pope was selected. An Argentinian Jesuit. Both firsts. Indeed the first pope from the southern hemisphere, first from the Americas, first from South America. Local news tonight was completely dominated by the coverage from Rome and Buenos Aires. I was more impressed by the fact that Francis I is a Jesuit. If you remember, the Jesuits and the hierarchical Catholic Church came to blows some hundreds of years ago and it was finally patched up. I have a lot of respect for Jesuits.
On the flip side, early analysis (surely to be confirmed) indicates that Francis I is "against" Liberation Theology. Not sure what that means, but my guess is that one can't be pope if one is a die-hard Liberation Theology believer. Sad. What caught my attention was Presidenta Cristina K. of Argentina was taped shortly after hearing about Francis I's selection and her comment that she hoped that he will exercise "an option for the poor." A catch phrase from Liberation Theology (and other sources as well.)
Stay tuned, this will be an interesting topic for sure. But in the meantime "Euphoria in S. America!"
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