Pope Francis' humility: stops by hotel to pay bill

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A bit of an inappropriate comment, considering the shortness of JPI’s reign, doncha think?
 
I dont know how old you are, However JP I was loved on day one. He was so admired the next Pope took the Name John Paul II.

So for the 33 days that JP I was the Pope, people loved him. I get that same feeling with this new Pope. I know that JP II was loved and admired, but JP I had a different manner about himself. I always wished the JP I had not died so suddenly. But I firmly believe he was placed there so that JP II would be chosen as Pope. I also though Pope Benedict was a fine Pope, but wasnt very open.

I think 10 years from now Pope Francis will be admired and love just JP I would have been had he lived.
 
Luigi_Daniele said:
A bit of an inappropriate comment, considering the shortness of JPI’s reign, doncha think?
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He can be “like” John Paul I without implying that their reigns are destined to be of similar length.

That’s how I took it anyway. 🤷
 
One cannot look at his countenance, whether now and/or in his early priesthood, without sensing the air of sanctity. If this is your meaning, then yes, he is like JPII. Here’s a photo that shows the same serene “something” in his eyes.
 
It appears that I misunderstood you. My deepest apologies.:o

I, too, loved JPI.
 
philipl said:
news.yahoo.com/pope-francis-humility-stops-hotel-pay-bill-145111023.html

For some reason he comes across, at least to me, as similar to JP I. Does anyone else get that impression of him?
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Well when I heard what he told the College of Cardinals after being elected, I thought as you did:
The moment Cardinal Albino Luciani learned his colleagues had elected him pope, he responded: “May God forgive you for what you’ve done.” The remark, by the man who became Pope John Paul I, was seen as an expression of humility - but also a commentary on the mammoth task ahead.
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Read more here: fresnobee.com/2013/03/11/3208145/heavy-workload-awaits-next-pope.html#storylink=cpy
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And from yesterday:
Afterwards, the cardinals dined together “in a beautiful, fraternal meal” and toasted the new Pope. Dolan recalled that Francis then raised his glass to the cardinals and said, “May God forgive you!” which brought the house down.
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Read more: nydailynews.com/new-york/dolan-delivers-emotional-conclave-recap-new-yorkers-gather-st-patrick-celebrate-article-1.1288044#ixzz2NXc4BHji
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The more I hear and read about him, the more impressed I am with him as the leader we need now, Well done, Holy Spirit!
 
Arebella said:
The more I hear and read about him, the more impressed I am with him as the leader we need now, Well done, Holy Spirit!
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Me too, I’m excited. The best man for the job is the one who wants it the least. This is the first new pope since I started coming back to the church.
 
Can you imagine being the one behind the desk when he came to pay his bill? :eek:
 
Does that white cassock have pockets for a wallet? Given his penchant for being out among the people, they might have to redesign his clothing so he can carry his bus pass and Vatican Bank credit card! 😃
 
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