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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't know what the cardinals considered in the conclave but it will be jarring for American Catholics to hear the Pope speak in American English. It will have a different effect on them, including all the American and English speaking world leaders who will meet the Pope in years to come. [/quote]

Why would it be jarring? Genuine question.

- non-Catholic[/quote]

DP, but because in the US, the Pope has always been viewed as essentially a foreign dignitary. So it would be like if the German Chancellor or the Japanese PM showed up with a Chicago accent. It personalized the relationship in a surprising way -- he is, to some degree, one of us. This is bizarre.

To works leaders outside the US, it may be strange because of the unique position the US is in as a world leader. They are used to a hegemonic relationship with the US in which it always has the upper hand. To interact with an American Pope with an American accent could feel confusing, as their association with the accent will be so strong.

For me, it is very wild to hear the Pope speaking with a Midwestern accent, and to have what read as American expressions and mannerisms. [/quote]

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