Talk:Francis George

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If Cardinal George was not from the U.S., I think he would be considered as a papal candidate. He has doctorates in both theology and philosophy. He's fluent in English, Italian, Spanish and French. He has administrative experience in Rome and the Vicar General of the religious order, Oblates of Mary Immaculate. He has a scholarly background as a Professor of Philosophy. He has pastoral experience as the Bishop of Yakima (Wash.), the Archbishop of Portland (Ore.) and the Archbishop of Chicago. His greatest areas of expertise in relation to the other cardinals are in the relation of faith and culture, missiology and evangelization, and religious life. His religious order devotes itself to evangelization of poor and otherwise marginalized people, thus giving him a strong social justice background. As Bishop of Yakima and Archbishop of Chicago, hispanic ministry has been an important part of his pastoral duties. He was also the Relator for the Synod of Bishops for the Americas (North and South). He experiences the effects of polio which he contracted as a child, which gives him a familiar sensitivity for the needs and spirituality of those dealing with handicaps and illnesses. Furthermore, he has an engaging personality with a great sense of humor. I highly doubt that he will be selected to become Pope though given that he is a native of the U.S. which wields so much power in the world. Its not considered wise to have the Pope come from a military and economic superpower.

Right now George will have another 11 years left until he reaches his 80th birthday. I think there is a possibility that he could participate in at least one more papal conclave between now and then. Benedict is not a young man, and I don't think we'll see another 26 year reign with Benedict.
JesseG 19:51, 25 February 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Name

His name is confusing, both in the Wikipedia entry and in real life. His title is Cardinal, yet it is in the middle of his name, and this is never specified. Referring to him by his last name seems like he is being referred to by a first name, and without his title, is that disrespectful? (Presidents can be called by just their last name....) Also, can he be called "Bishop George"?

Before he became a cardinal, the Wikipedia entry should refer to him with that title, shouldn't it? --SidP 21:17, 8 August 2006 (UTC)

There are numerous ways one can address Cardinal George or any cardinal in that matter. Once a Bishop has been appointed cardinal, cardinal because part of their perminate name.

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