German Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, the first German elected to the papacy since the beginning of the second millennium, has become Pope Benedict XVI. Ratzinger, former archbishop of Munich and leader of the Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith, was a very conservative Cardinal and was a defender of Catholic orthodoxy for the last 23 years.

Not being Catholic, I don’t feel adequate to comment further, I’m sure there will be much analysis and exploration of this new Pope’s potential at The Anchoress:

After 1000 years, another German pope. And the next World Youth Day will be held in 116 days.

In GERMANY.

That Holy Spirit! What a prankster!

That Anchoress, What a writer! Also, more at the site recommended by Hugh Hewitt, Roman Catholic Blog.

Congratulations to all our Catholic Brothers & Sisters in Christ. Looks like the legacy of John Paul II is not to be forgotten. (db)

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