when he was young...



...and when he became a pope


it was such an amazing and humbling moment to be able to see the new pope emerging from the curtains. when pope john II was elected, it was 1978 and i was just a baby by then. but now, 27 years later, i got to witness (in TV) pope benedict xvi's election and blessing. it was such an indescribable feeling as my mom, brother and i watched cnn and channel 12 back and forth. i'm glad the new pope has strong doctrinal background. it's definitely needed in this time where people change their beliefs to suit their lifestyle and needs. some people may say otherwise but to pro-lifers like me, i'm more than ecstatic for this new pope. expectations that he be the same with pope john paul II set aside, i'm sure he won't let his people down.


this was his speech (texted to me by vange...) when he was elected pope:
"dear brothers and sisters, after the great pope john paul II, the cardinals have elected me, a humble servant in the vineyard of the Lord. I ask for your contant prayer..."


VIVA IL PAPA!