Early Papal directions predictions?

[Acer]

Coming off a relatively liberal pope who fell short of many liberal goals, but certainly pulled the Church that direction. Who was preceded by a rather conservative but largely ineffectual pope. John Paul II was liberal for his time, but not so much for our time. nvm. Pattern suggests a reversion toward conservative. Note: If nominated, I will not run; if elected, I will not serve.

What would be the lean this time?

[Speedy]

JPII was not even liberal for his time.

[Ombligo]

Pope Francis appointed 108 of the 135 cardinals who are currently eligible to vote in a conclave. So that is far beyond the 2/3rds needed. It virtually assures that the next pope will be similar in style to Francis.

[Acer]

Not catholic, so I don't follow these things unless a pope is being replaced. Did he appoint the 108 from lower ranks, or are most of them effectively affirmed to continue in their prior um, cardinalship?

[cbelt3]

Ombligo wrote:
Pope Francis appointed 108 of the 135 cardinals who are currently eligible to vote in a conclave. So that is far beyond the 2/3rds needed. It virtually assures that the next pope will be similar in style to Francis.

Good point. Francis worked hard to drive out the corruption that was endemic in the Church. I pray the Conclave listens to the teachings of Christ in their consultations.

[Lemon Drop]

cbelt3 wrote:
[quote=Ombligo]
Pope Francis appointed 108 of the 135 cardinals who are currently eligible to vote in a conclave. So that is far beyond the 2/3rds needed. It virtually assures that the next pope will be similar in style to Francis.

Good point. Francis worked hard to drive out the corruption that was endemic in the Church. I pray the Conclave listens to the teachings of Christ in their consultations.
I read that he preferred to promote people from the "periphery," meaning Asia and Africa. There is a cardinal from the Philippines referred to as the "Asian Frances."

They may go with someone very similar to Frances: a skilled politician who focuses on care of the poor who is also good at outreach to young people and others who don't always feel welcome in that faith.

Or they may go with his second in command, who is Italian and a very skilled diplomat particularly with Middle East matters. There hasn't been an Italian pope for a while and sometimes the traditional bureaucracy wants some attention.

We shall see.

[mrbigstuff]

I think he was more than "relatively liberal," considering the history of the papacy. No one is going to be fully satisfied because of the history involved, as with any denomination, but especially Catholics in this day.

[$tevie]

As long as they keep Opus Dei out of it, I'm good.