Reply #48: "It will be interesting to see who the next Pope will be."

[Pallas180]

Seems to me their choice in this period of time is critical.

And the struggle would be between the old guard European Opus Dei conservative types and the more liberal, in some instances, (but not dogma) John Paul types.

If they go with the old guard, which I'm sure there is a lot of manipulation and pressure to do - I could believe the Church would fall within two popes.

If they go with someone like JP 2 there's a chance of continuation .
But the only one I can think of who has humor and humanness is Cardinal McCarrick of Wash DC who is said to have a lot of power. And
you know they wont elect an American.

I dont think they'll elect a black pope either.

The compromise would be a Latin American, but I still think the European cardinals will fight to get themselves back in power -

Yes, Muslims are already very heavily in residence in France and Germany - so I have no doubts they'll take over Europe. I Dont remember where I read the prediction, but it was that the Muslims would conquer all of Southern Europe (it wouldn't be the first time in history).