RIP Francis

[Encia22]

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As is often the case, I just find the "timing" of world-changing events like this a bit too coincidental.

Well, just read something that can be added to the list of strange coincidences...

From Reuters: https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/f...025-04-22/
 

"The pope leaves an unbreakable legacy," San Lorenzo Club President Marcelo Moretti told Reuters. "For all San Lorenzo fans, he was a source of great pride. It is a very sad day."

At the chapel fans lit candles near a statue of Francis adorned with the team's red and navy blue colors.
San Lorenzo fans took to social media on news of the pope's death to point out that his club membership number - 88235N-0 - coincided exactly with his age and the time of death.

"He died at 88 years old, at 2:35am (in Buenos Aires, 0535 GMT) and was member 88235. It really caught my attention," wrote one San Lorenzo fan on X.

And here is a picture of his membership card...
 

:beer:

[FlyersFan]

"Francis" replacements.   The good, the bad, and the disasters ...

https://revolver.news/2025/04/pope-franc...disasters/
 1. Cardinal Péter Erdo – GOOD
Traditional, disciplined, not flashy, and no interest in turning the Church into a woke social club. Solid, serious pick who actually respects doctrine.
2. Cardinal Robert Sarah – GOOD
The dream pope for traditional Catholics. Unapologetically bold, anti-woke, fiercely pro-life. But he’s 79 and way too real for the Vatican elites to ever back.
3. Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa – GOOD
Tough, grounded, and not playing globalist games. Doesn’t go full trad, but definitely not woke either. A respectable, stable choice.
4. Cardinal Charles Bo – BAD
Too focused on social justice and “interfaith” outreach. Leans left when it counts. Not a warrior for tradition.
5. Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith – GOOD
Quiet, serious, and committed to old-school Catholicism. He respects tradition and isn’t chasing modern trends—but his age might work against him.
6. Cardinal Daniel Sturla – GOOD
Orthodox, clear-headed, and not afraid to speak the truth in a secular culture. Underrated, but very solid.
7. Cardinal William Goh – BAD
Way too weak. Talks tradition, but plays both sides. Not trustworthy when it comes to holding the line.
8. Cardinal Willem Eijk – GOOD
He’s tough on the moral issues, speaks plain truth in a world that hates it, and doesn’t play games with Church teaching. No fluff. Just solid.
9. Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo – MIXED
Good on resisting the LGBT agenda, but leans too political and activist-heavy. Could go either way.
10. Cardinal Peter Turkson – BAD
Globalist energy. Big on climate change and wealth redistribution. Not a defender of tradition—more of a “Vatican insider” type.
11. Cardinal Pietro Parolin – VERY BAD
Deep State Vatican. Helped sell out Catholics to China. Globalist to the core. This guy would be a disaster.
12. Cardinal Matteo Zuppi – DISASTER
Woke, progressive, and already trying to remake Church teaching. Basically Francis 2.0 with a faster, better-built motor. Hard no on this guy.

[FlyersFan]

https://endtimeheadlines.org/2025/04/thi...next-pope/
 This is the cardinal from Africa who conservative Catholics want as the next Pope.  In the hours following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, there was significant speculation regarding potential successors, with Cardinal Robert Sarah of Guinea emerging as a notable candidate within conservative circles.
 
Many traditionalist Catholics have expressed a desire for an “anti-woke Pope,” and Cardinal Sarah’s views align with this sentiment.
 
He is known for his firm stances on various issues, including opposition to same-sex marriage, gender ideology, and concerns related to Western secularism, Islamic fundamentalism, and the impact of uncontrolled migration on European culture and values.