General Discussion

I liked this Pope though. Probably a silly reason, but when he chose Francis as his Papal name it endeared him to me. I have always loved animals so it made me smile that he chose their patron saint's name.

Also loved that when a little boy, whose dog had just died, asked him whether animals go to heaven," the Pope said yes they do without hesitation. I read at the time some old school thinkers had an issue with that, but he stood behind what he said.