Well, we have a new Pope. An ultra conservative, former Nazi Youth, German soldier during WWII, leading the Catholic Church... sigh... Staunch conservative, no hope of reform... might as well be President of the USA for pete's sake! I suppose that for a few brief days we had hope, hope that maybe someone would be chosen who could make a difference, take the patriarchal church and make it truly open, welcoming and viable for women, gays, people who've made tough choices. The reality is that change comes slowly to those with their opinions formed in cement and the saddest part is that we all sink with them!
signing off saddened but not surprised
