I recall a not-so-long-ago entry about some prophecy about the next popes. Could you re-point me to it? I seem to recall a prediction about a pope named Benedict. I'd like to see if it was indeed this one.

(And did our new Papa know about the prediction when he picked his name?)

I've heard some weird reactions to Ratzinger. I don't think he would have been my first choice had I been raised to the purple, but...well, obviously many american Romans are disappointed because, well, he's Catholic for crying out loud (for shame!). But I'm surprised at several people who I thought were more "conservative" who think he'll be too conservative.

Personally, I think he'll be just fine.