Can we get another Jesuit pope?
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Anonymous
| What are the chances? |
Anonymous
| Yes, please! |
Anonymous
sure, why not? |
Anonymous
| Possible, but not likely. Of the six Jesuits who are Cardinals, only two are under the age of 80. |
Anonymous
| On the other hand, Francis appointed 80% of the College of Cardinals. So we could get someone pretty good, even if not a Jesuit. |
Anonymous
What is the difference ? |
Anonymous
| I would think pretty unlikely. There’s a long history of the Vatican not wanting the Jebbies to take over. Two in a row would be too much for many I think. |
Anonymous
+1. I love the Jesuits and would love for the next pope to be similar to Pope Francis. |
Anonymous
Please, no! 🙏 Haven’t we had enough especially after the 2024 US election?? Two sides, same coin |
Anonymous
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Hoping Pope Franciscus will send a clone from heaven.
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Anonymous
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If you want a Francis like Pope, you don't necessarily want to only think about a Jesuit. You really might want Aveline or Tagle.
These are the three Jesuit Cardinals young enough to be electors Michael F. Czerny Jean-Claude Hollerich Stephen Chow Sau-yan There are four more who range from 80-90. While extremely unlikely, it is theoretically possible one could be elected Julius Riyadi Darmaatmadja Pedro Ricardo Barreto Jimeno Luis Francisco Ladaria Ferrer Sigitas Tamkevičius |
Anonymous
Dominicans and Jesuits are both Catholic religious orders with distinct focuses. Dominicans, known as the Order of Preachers, emphasize preaching and theological study, while Jesuits, founded by Ignatius of Loyola, prioritize education, social justice, and global mission. Dominicans are deeply rooted in the tradition of the Middle Ages, while Jesuits emerged as a response to the Protestant Reformation. Jesuits value education, philosophical debate and social justice. Jesuit priests are required to get a philosophy degree prior to ordination but most of them other degrees prior (such as pope who was a chemist). Jesuit schools and universities value rigorous approaches to pursuit of education, public discussion of social Justice related issues. They run schools all over the world that serve many poor people. Francis was the first Jesuit pope as the Dominicans have dominated for centuries. |
Anonymous
Interesting thanks What are the focuses of Avelnes and Tagels? |
Anonymous
| It won't happen, mainly for political reasons (won't want two from the same order back-to-back) but also because Czerny and Hollerich are viewed as too progressive. |
Anonymous
There's a lot to like about Tagle, but he would represent a step back for gay rights. |