That ... was fast

[james_davis_nicoll]

I thought there was no consensus heading into the conclave?

New pope chosen

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[nojay.livejournal.com]

The Church has an acknowledged place for ascetics as long as they are heterodox in their beliefs. I doubt he would or could enforce asceticism on his ex-fellows in the College or attempt to sell off the Vatican silver to feed the poor.

[daveon.livejournal.com]

I suspect we'll find out if he tries by how soon we have the next election :)

[ice-hesitant.livejournal.com]

Surely, orthodox in their beliefs?