1st day of Conclave... no Pope elected

[Brent88]

Black smoke has just been seen pouring from the Sistine Chapel chimney which means no Pope elected. They will return tomorrow. White smoke and tolling bells will signifiy a new Pope.

[*MIBabe03*]

Oh okay. That's interesting information about the smoke and stuff. I didn't know that.

[TripperFan]

Originally Posted by Brent88

Black smoke has just been seen pouring from the Sistine Chapel chimney which means no Pope elected. They will return tomorrow. White smoke and tolling bells will signifiy a new Pope.

Aren't they going to do the smoke thing twice a day? I thought I heard that yesterday on CNN. I figure this one might take a few days. Sounds like there's a lot of possible candidates and I'm sure its a little extra special because they'll want to make sure they pick a guy who can follow JPII's footsteps.

Frankly, I'd like to see the Nigerian candidate take it. Apparently Africans and other black catholics make up the majority of Catholics. Also, with AIDS and HIV such a huge issue they feel it might be a good choice. It would be interesting to see a black leader.

In any event, I'm quite interested to see who'll be the next one. I'm glad JPII added the bell ringing - afterall, it makes sense (I'm surprised it wasn't always that way). The bells last rang to signal his burial, and now they'll ring to signal his successor.

[Chelsea]

Popewatch 2005 - All Conclave, All the Time!

Next few days are going to be NUTS, folks

[Mijada]

Whoever they choose is going to have some mighty big shoes to fill.

[TripperFan]

Originally Posted by Seth

Popewatch 2005 - All Conclave, All the Time!

Next few days are going to be NUTS, folks

We're in the Final Playoffs Folks and its a close race with The Cardinals vs. The Cardinals! Its the biggest religious match of the year - arrange your CardinalBowl Parties now!

[James"Thunder"Early]

The Bookies have Cardinal Arinze of Nigeria leading 3/1 with Cardinal Ratzinger of Germany at 8/1 odds.

[dlemond]

Originally Posted by Seth

Popewatch 2005 - All Conclave, All the Time!

Next few days are going to be NUTS, folks

This is going to be one of the highest rated Popeoperas of all time.

[TripperFan]

Originally Posted by Dr. Phillips

The Bookies have Cardinal Arinze of Nigeria leading 3/1 with Cardinal Ratzinger of Germany at 8/1 odds.

I'm in for a $100 (Cdn. - that's about $5.43 USD) on Arinze!!

[TJL]

Originally Posted by TripperFan

We're in the Final Playoffs Folks and its a close race with The Cardinals vs. The Cardinals! Its the biggest religious match of the year - arrange your CardinalBowl Parties now!

P-O-P-E!

POPE! POPE! POPE!!!!

[TripperFan]

Originally Posted by TJL

P-O-P-E!

POPE! POPE! POPE!!!!

POPE! POPE! POPE!!!! HE'S OUR MAN - IF HE CAN'T DO IT - NOBODY CAN!!!

[James"Thunder"Early]

For most of us here, were this first conclave we've been around for. it's interesting to hearing it about it.

[Hollow]

the pope doesn't even do anything besides sit around.

[robyrob]

Originally Posted by Dr. Phillips

For most of us here, were this first conclave we've been around for. it's interesting to hearing it about it.

i vaguely remember seeing the last one on tv when I was little

i wonder how many votes Al Sharpton is gonna get?

[TripperFan]

Originally Posted by robyrob

i vaguely remember seeing the last one on tv when I was little

i wonder how many votes Al Sharpton is gonna get?

Yeah, I was in my teens during the last vote so I really didn't pay much attention. I just remember my mom telling me about the smoke thing. It is interesting - don't get me wrong - just trying to have a bit of fun after all that mourning now!