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Emmanuel Owusu 11 years ago

At long last, we have a Pope! Deo gratias!

At long last, we have a Pope! Deo gratias!
Frank Agyena-Karikari 11 years ago

I am the new Pope. Pray for me

I am the new Pope. Pray for me
Alugu 11 years ago

The new Pope is from Argentina. I just heard the announcement.

The new Pope is from Argentina. I just heard the announcement.
KD 11 years ago

CONGRATS

CONGRATS
JACKUZZIE-BABY KEKE 11 years ago

WE WELCOME THE NEW POPE FRANCIS I. MAY THE CATHOLIC CHURCH AND WORLD CHRISTIANITY AND FEAR OF GOD IN ALL RELIGIOUS GROUPS GROW FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH. PEACE UNTO THE WORLD. MY CONGRATULATIONS AND WAMR WISHES TO OUR OWN SON ...
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WE WELCOME THE NEW POPE FRANCIS I. MAY THE CATHOLIC CHURCH AND WORLD CHRISTIANITY AND FEAR OF GOD IN ALL RELIGIOUS GROUPS GROW FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH. PEACE UNTO THE WORLD. MY CONGRATULATIONS AND WAMR WISHES TO OUR OWN SON CARDINAL APPIAH TURKSON. HE IS STILL OUR PRIDE AND PRAY FOR HIM FOR A GOOD TURN NEXT TIME. CARDINAL WE ARE PROUD OF YOU.
POP JOHN 11 years ago

WHY NOT A BLACK POP?

WHY NOT A BLACK POP?
citizen ma 11 years ago

the only black pope hopeful was visited by evil dwarfs captain with blood stain hands put the mockers on him. popes are visited by saints and not corrupt people with tons of sins behind them

the only black pope hopeful was visited by evil dwarfs captain with blood stain hands put the mockers on him. popes are visited by saints and not corrupt people with tons of sins behind them
every pope must be a good one 11 years ago

cardinal who cardinal what, the same ole wine.

cardinal who cardinal what, the same ole wine.
KOFI NUA 11 years ago

WHITE POPE FOR A WHITE RELIGION.

WHITE POPE FOR A WHITE RELIGION.
Tore 11 years ago

cause we dont want corruption inside

cause we dont want corruption inside
Ghana-Films 11 years ago

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WHITE GOD, WHITE POPE 11 years ago

THEY SAY JESUS IS WHITE, GOD IS WHITE, SO NO BLACK POPE.

THEY SAY JESUS IS WHITE, GOD IS WHITE, SO NO BLACK POPE.
hoho 11 years ago

Africans should break way from RC church and form their own African version of the catholic church,, i said whites evils will never give power to black man. White man is a great satanic evil,, i said this.they are so racial i ...
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Africans should break way from RC church and form their own African version of the catholic church,, i said whites evils will never give power to black man. White man is a great satanic evil,, i said this.they are so racial in everything,,even in God and before God they are racial..I am with them so i know their minds and thoughts better..
Ganyobi #2 11 years ago

Were you not the one who said Mahama is not fit to be president because he is not an Ashanti? What are you talking about now?

Were you not the one who said Mahama is not fit to be president because he is not an Ashanti? What are you talking about now?
hoho 11 years ago

God forbid, i will never cast my vote in life and death for ashanti criminals

God forbid, i will never cast my vote in life and death for ashanti criminals
G HANANI 11 years ago

I knew right from the beginning that the election of a black Pope was out of the question and i have been proved right.Perhaps one day i will be proved wrong.

I knew right from the beginning that the election of a black Pope was out of the question and i have been proved right.Perhaps one day i will be proved wrong.
hoho 11 years ago

they white evils won't pick black man,,they won't,,they are very dangerous and racial,,,they easily turn white to black and black to white,, they are real big satans,,they will never give power to black african.. Obama and ko ...
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they white evils won't pick black man,,they won't,,they are very dangerous and racial,,,they easily turn white to black and black to white,, they are real big satans,,they will never give power to black african.. Obama and kofi anan were lucky ones
KWAME 11 years ago

Please, your point of view is totally unacceptable. Are you trying to tell us that the WHITES are evil people?
Look around your sourroundings and tell me what good things you see that are from BLACK people??? We the BLACK pe ...
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Please, your point of view is totally unacceptable. Are you trying to tell us that the WHITES are evil people?
Look around your sourroundings and tell me what good things you see that are from BLACK people??? We the BLACK people sold our own wives, children and brothers to the WHITES during the salvery and colonization in West Africa. We the BLACK people are more SATANIC than the WHITES. Please, leave President and H.E. Koffi Annan out of your argument.
Ganyobi #2 11 years ago

If we vote in Africa on tribal lines, what is Hoho talking about here?

If we vote in Africa on tribal lines, what is Hoho talking about here?
hoho 11 years ago

even th smoke alone is a symbol of racism.. why black smoke for blacks and white smoke for whites? black smoke means no pope signifying that a black man is of no value so blacks can't be pope, white smoke is for white so whit ...
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even th smoke alone is a symbol of racism.. why black smoke for blacks and white smoke for whites? black smoke means no pope signifying that a black man is of no value so blacks can't be pope, white smoke is for white so white is of value,,,why not red and blue or yellow smokes? you see in God there is racism direct.Africans must form their own version of catholic church with african religion features,,and this must incorporate all forms of religion in africa: voodooism,Islam,etc all must combine and attend one church as non denominational..Religion is just one big document which binds everyone together,,the church is a criminal organization that criminalises the religion.
Frank Agyena-Karikari 11 years ago

Hmmmm, during the new Pope's coronation, I did not see any of the Black Cardinals. Blacks are far behind in becoming a pope. Cardinal, yes. Just to make Blacks happy

Hmmmm, during the new Pope's coronation, I did not see any of the Black Cardinals. Blacks are far behind in becoming a pope. Cardinal, yes. Just to make Blacks happy
American 11 years ago

That's only in Africa where the Roman Catholic Church makes the pretense of installing "native" clergy (and under duress at that). In the United States and Latin America, the church is a white as any other European corporatio ...
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That's only in Africa where the Roman Catholic Church makes the pretense of installing "native" clergy (and under duress at that). In the United States and Latin America, the church is a white as any other European corporation.
ELINAM 11 years ago

The Chinese did it and be respected for it.
Sad the black man wants to be a follower and not a leader or a man.

The Chinese did it and be respected for it.
Sad the black man wants to be a follower and not a leader or a man.
NII TAGOE 11 years ago

No Black pope from Ghana until the incompetent and corrupt NDC government is able to figure out how toprovide the basic necessities of life. Common water, Electricity and Gas is proving too difficult for them to manage? May G ...
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No Black pope from Ghana until the incompetent and corrupt NDC government is able to figure out how toprovide the basic necessities of life. Common water, Electricity and Gas is proving too difficult for them to manage? May God help Us
NPP Cocaine Pusher 11 years ago

Go and talk to Greedy Thief Kufour and ask him what he did in 8 years. He was more interested in ACQUIRING PROPERTY for himself and family than anything else.

Go and talk to Greedy Thief Kufour and ask him what he did in 8 years. He was more interested in ACQUIRING PROPERTY for himself and family than anything else.
kojo 11 years ago

U sound a bit like this terribly specific guy.

U sound a bit like this terribly specific guy.
KOLOOKO-JAPAN 11 years ago

POPE HAS BE CHOSEN BY GODS GRACE. WE MUST APPRECIATE AND ADORN HIM. WE MUST BE CAREFUL NOT TO USE HIS VICTORY TO MOCK CARDINAL PETER TURKSON AS SOME PEOPLE ARE PLANTING ILL COMMENTS ABOUT HIM. FEAR GOD AND YOU WILL BE BLESSED

POPE HAS BE CHOSEN BY GODS GRACE. WE MUST APPRECIATE AND ADORN HIM. WE MUST BE CAREFUL NOT TO USE HIS VICTORY TO MOCK CARDINAL PETER TURKSON AS SOME PEOPLE ARE PLANTING ILL COMMENTS ABOUT HIM. FEAR GOD AND YOU WILL BE BLESSED
YARO 11 years ago

AMEN!!!!

AMEN!!!!
NPP Cocaine Pusher 11 years ago

For now that is what the situation is

For now that is what the situation is
CAINE 11 years ago

BLACK IS EVIL.STAINED AND SINFUL AND WILL NOT ACHIVE ANYTHING WITHOUT FOUL PLAY.

BLACK IS EVIL.STAINED AND SINFUL AND WILL NOT ACHIVE ANYTHING WITHOUT FOUL PLAY.
Kofi Ata, Cambridge, UK 11 years ago

Yes, Argentinian with Italian parents from the Jesuit Order. A very interesting combination. No doubt he chose the name Pope Francis. It really tells a lot about him (St Francis of Assisi). A humble Pope. May the Lord Almight ...
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Yes, Argentinian with Italian parents from the Jesuit Order. A very interesting combination. No doubt he chose the name Pope Francis. It really tells a lot about him (St Francis of Assisi). A humble Pope. May the Lord Almighty Bless Him)
Salifu 11 years ago

"But in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men" (Mark 7:7).

Geneva Bible Footnotes
Mark 7:7
The more earnest the superstitious are, the more mad they are in promising themselves God's ...
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"But in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men" (Mark 7:7).

Geneva Bible Footnotes
Mark 7:7
The more earnest the superstitious are, the more mad they are in promising themselves God's favour because of their deeds.

Centuries old rituals and idolatry are causing many to worship the devil without even knowing it.

"And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him (satan), whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb (Christ) slain from the foundation of the world" (Revelation 13:8).

A question to ponder : who do you worship?

Lucifer's attempt to "be like the most high in heaven", another god who will receive worship, failed.(Isaiah 14:14).

"And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels, And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven. And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, who deceives the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him" (Revelation 12:7-9).

Although God has been purging idolatry from his church since Adam and Eve's time, idolatry and superstitiion are still being promoted in his church. Idolatry breaks the first two commandments.

"You shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make unto yourself any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: You shall not bow down yourself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD your God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me" (Exodus 20:3-5).

Take note of this teaching:
The true origin of canonization and beatification must be sought in the Catholic doctrine of the worship (cultus), invocation, and intercession of the saints. As was taught by St. Augustine (Quaest. in Heptateuch., lib. II, n. 94; Reply to Faustus XX.21), Catholics, while giving to God alone adoration strictly so-called, honour the saints because of the Divine supernatural gifts which have earned them eternal life, and through which they reign with God in the heavenly fatherland as His chosen friends and faithful servants. In other words, Catholics honour God in His saints as the loving distributor of supernatural gifts. The worship of latria (latreia), or strict adoration, is given to God alone; the worship of dulia (douleia), or honour and humble reverence, is paid the saints; the worship of hyperdulia (hyperdouleia), a higher form of dulia, belongs, on account of her greater excellence, to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

What is God's word telling us to do?
"And what agreement has the temple of God with idols? for you are the temple of the living God; as God has said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Therefore come out from among them, and be you separate, says the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, And will be a Father unto you, and you shall be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty"
(2 Corinthians 6:16-18).

"Here is the patience of the saints ( God's people) here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus" (Revelation 14:12
ELINAM 11 years ago

Slaves won't cease to be one. This thing is for Europeans. Form your own vatican like the Chinese did and be respected as a man.
Africa men grow up!!

Slaves won't cease to be one. This thing is for Europeans. Form your own vatican like the Chinese did and be respected as a man.
Africa men grow up!!
God's Son 11 years ago

Congratulations.

Peter Appiah Turkson

Congratulations.

Peter Appiah Turkson
Adjoa 11 years ago

Peter Appiah we love you, God be with you

Peter Appiah we love you, God be with you
Frank Agyena-Karikari 11 years ago

Pope is 76 years old? To die very soon?

Pope is 76 years old? To die very soon?
CARDINAL 11 years ago

As a Catholic, I can tell you that Cardinal Turkson's age at 64 was a stumbling block. He is too young to be a Pope. You might think I am crazy but I don't know why the Cardinals who vote for the Pope always go for somebody i ...
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As a Catholic, I can tell you that Cardinal Turkson's age at 64 was a stumbling block. He is too young to be a Pope. You might think I am crazy but I don't know why the Cardinals who vote for the Pope always go for somebody in their 70's.

He will get another chance or two tomake it as the first Black Pope.
AFRICANS ARE APES 11 years ago

YOUR MOTHER'S SMELLING PUSSY OKAY. THERE WILL NEVER BE A BLACK POPE...... YOU FOOLS CAN GO AND BURN IN HELL WHERE YOU CAME FROM TO PARASITE US.

INFERIOR CREATURES WANTING TO BE POPE.

YOUR MOTHER'S SMELLING PUSSY OKAY. THERE WILL NEVER BE A BLACK POPE...... YOU FOOLS CAN GO AND BURN IN HELL WHERE YOU CAME FROM TO PARASITE US.

INFERIOR CREATURES WANTING TO BE POPE.
CARDINAL 11 years ago

May God bless you and cure your inferiority complex. An African calling yourself ape and using this language here. You ought to be ashamed of yourself.

May God bless you and cure your inferiority complex. An African calling yourself ape and using this language here. You ought to be ashamed of yourself.
Champ, Billings, MT. 11 years ago

I have been preaching this for years, blacks are foolish to follow white Gods or Arab Gods. You're right!! You got to be a black idiot to want to be Christian or Muslim!!

I have been preaching this for years, blacks are foolish to follow white Gods or Arab Gods. You're right!! You got to be a black idiot to want to be Christian or Muslim!!
The Stallion 11 years ago

Once, I was in a train when this Ghanaian lunatic entered, bible in hand, and started saying: "The bible says... the bible says... read Matthew chapter... and so on.The whites in the crowded train were laughing at him scornfu ...
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Once, I was in a train when this Ghanaian lunatic entered, bible in hand, and started saying: "The bible says... the bible says... read Matthew chapter... and so on.The whites in the crowded train were laughing at him scornfully. I didn't know where to put my head.
You are from Africa coming to tell the white man "the bible says..." You must be a lunatic to say that in an early morning crowded train.
Look at your country. Even tap water has cholera bacteria. You sleep with mosquitoes, eat with flies, and drink from gutters; then come and tell a white man in his country that "the bible says..." Bushman!!!
CARDINAL 11 years ago

Bokor aka John Kumah, you ought to be ashamed hiding in Brooklyn, New York and as a Ghanaian with a PhD degree, using such a language on fellow African/Africans.

Bokor aka John Kumah, you ought to be ashamed hiding in Brooklyn, New York and as a Ghanaian with a PhD degree, using such a language on fellow African/Africans.
PK 11 years ago

Are you really sure this is Bokor? Won't be surprised though

Are you really sure this is Bokor? Won't be surprised though
CARDINAL 11 years ago

You don't know that Bokor that well. He writes articles and use names like Kwadwo Ansah to give favourable comments to his articles and sometimes insult commentators who comment on his articles. Actually he used to call himse ...
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You don't know that Bokor that well. He writes articles and use names like Kwadwo Ansah to give favourable comments to his articles and sometimes insult commentators who comment on his articles. Actually he used to call himself Anthony Kumah. He used to use that name to post tribalistic comments against Alan's especially Asantes. He usually adopt AKAN names to make incendiary comments.
KATH 11 years ago

As you drink tampon tea you know what, idiot hopeless Ashanti

As you drink tampon tea you know what, idiot hopeless Ashanti
Ghanaba 11 years ago

Because he is a trokosi daughter fucker like yourself.

Because he is a trokosi daughter fucker like yourself.
The Stallion 11 years ago

I think this guy is a black but his comment is a metaphor. If you are not stupid, look at how the white man has developed. Yet you sit there and say "the Bible says..., the Quran says..." Can't you reason? Even some non-human ...
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I think this guy is a black but his comment is a metaphor. If you are not stupid, look at how the white man has developed. Yet you sit there and say "the Bible says..., the Quran says..." Can't you reason? Even some non-humans reason, hence his comments.
Look at the mosquitoes and flies in Africa. After 56 years of independence, Ghana has still not been able to tackle malaria.
People have become as lazy as... all because of these religious books!
JOHNY 11 years ago

White smoke cant produce black Pope.

White smoke cant produce black Pope.
AKK 11 years ago

Can you imagine a black pope. It wouldn't happen any time soon.

Can you imagine a black pope. It wouldn't happen any time soon.
ADABRAKA 11 years ago

Where is NPP Nana Addo to lead Appiah Turkson to The Haque

Where is NPP Nana Addo to lead Appiah Turkson to The Haque
Adwoa Peadzeyei,NY 11 years ago

Please stop it,Kodwo Appear did not win,thank you.

Please stop it,Kodwo Appear did not win,thank you.
CARDINAL 11 years ago

WITH MAHAMA AND THE NDC NOYHING GOOD WILL COME TO GHANA.

WITH MAHAMA AND THE NDC NOYHING GOOD WILL COME TO GHANA.
CARDINAL 11 years ago

Can you use a different moniker?

Can you use a different moniker?
ato 11 years ago

I am very happy that a new pope has been chosen.

I am very happy that a new pope has been chosen.
cool 11 years ago

BREAKING NEWS:Ghanaian to lead Vatican

BREAKING NEWS:Ghanaian to lead Vatican
gyasi 11 years ago

IS IT TRUE????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

IS IT TRUE????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
HAWA YAKUBU 11 years ago

May God choose Peter Turkson

May God choose Peter Turkson
mame 11 years ago

Hey people. let me tell you something. God is black, peter is black and pop saint Francis is also black. so now we have pop Francis the is okey. The black rolled the world for centreny before God tern is back on us black peop ...
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Hey people. let me tell you something. God is black, peter is black and pop saint Francis is also black. so now we have pop Francis the is okey. The black rolled the world for centreny before God tern is back on us black people. so we still have a long way to go. Turksons time will come one day.
HAWA YAKUBU 11 years ago

My eyes are full tears now and Turkson won i wouldn,t know what to do for the rest of my life. Obama won, Mahama won and if TURKSON won i will take off from work for one wk

My eyes are full tears now and Turkson won i wouldn,t know what to do for the rest of my life. Obama won, Mahama won and if TURKSON won i will take off from work for one wk
Africana 11 years ago

Young lady you must be dreaming.

Young lady you must be dreaming.
HAWA YAKUBU 11 years ago

Well God did not listen to my prayers but its ok

Well God did not listen to my prayers but its ok
ATTIA 11 years ago

THIS IS NOT AFARI GYAN ELECTIONS PLEASE

THIS IS NOT AFARI GYAN ELECTIONS PLEASE
ADABRAKA 11 years ago

Do you think God rule in the papacy anymore?

Do you think God rule in the papacy anymore?
SHAKAMORA 11 years ago

what can a blackman become pope since i have grown no blackman become pope

what can a blackman become pope since i have grown no blackman become pope
Adjoa 11 years ago

with God anything can change !! God no one is like you

with God anything can change !! God no one is like you
Praise 11 years ago

A Jesuit Pope -- Pope Francis the first!

A Jesuit Pope -- Pope Francis the first!
jj rawlings 11 years ago

Woe woe woe woe to the world of catholic.The reincarnation of Adolf Hitler and and the son of Perdition has now taken over I.2 billion catholic church.The man of Forces and knows strange doctrines.This man originated from Ita ...
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Woe woe woe woe to the world of catholic.The reincarnation of Adolf Hitler and and the son of Perdition has now taken over I.2 billion catholic church.The man of Forces and knows strange doctrines.This man originated from Italy.He is not from Argentina and the world will see what the Prophecy will tell us..This man will destroy many and he will be the last one.Thanks be the Almighty God and his Angels will arrest and destroy this fake POpE.He is from the Hades and GOD will deal will the catholic church according as it is written in the HOLY BIBLE.The PAPACY is a DEAD religion.They are out of tourch and with representing the LIFE of JESUS CHRIST.The catholic church must change by telling the truth of abuse and world domination.God help the world.
Steve 11 years ago

Can someone tell who was the first Pope?

Can someone tell who was the first Pope?
CARDINAL 11 years ago

Peter, the Apostle to Jesus Christ.

Peter, the Apostle to Jesus Christ.
Mark 11 years ago

Bible and that he was a married man and an elder.Where in the Bible Peter was a Pope?

Bible and that he was a married man and an elder.Where in the Bible Peter was a Pope?
CARDINAL 11 years ago

Read Mathew: 16: 13-20

Read Mathew: 16: 13-20
SUKA BERNARD 11 years ago

Congratulation to u Francis l, God guide u and protect u so dat u discharge your duties deligently.AMEN

Congratulation to u Francis l, God guide u and protect u so dat u discharge your duties deligently.AMEN
CARDINAL 11 years ago

The 2001 edition of the Annuario Pontificio introduced "almost 200 corrections to its existing biographies of the popes, from St Peter to John Paul II". The corrections concerned dates, especially in the first two centuries, ...
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The 2001 edition of the Annuario Pontificio introduced "almost 200 corrections to its existing biographies of the popes, from St Peter to John Paul II". The corrections concerned dates, especially in the first two centuries, birthplaces and the family name of one pope.[2]

The term pope (Latin: papa "father") is used in several Churches to denote their high spiritual leaders (for example Coptic Pope). This title in English usage usually refers to the head of the Roman Catholic Church. The Roman Catholic pope uses various titles by tradition, including Papa, Summus Pontifex, Pontifex Maximus, and Servus servorum Dei. Each title has been added by unique historical events and unlike other papal prerogatives, is not incapable of modification.[3]

Hermannus Contractus may have been the first historian to number the popes continuously. His list ends in 1049 with Pope Leo IX as number 154. Several changes were made to the list during the 20th century. Antipope Christopher was considered legitimate for a long time. Pope-elect Stephen was considered legitimate under the name Stephen II until the 1961 edition, when his name was erased. Although these changes are no longer controversial, a number of modern lists still include this "first Pope Stephen II". It is probable that this is because they are based on the 1913 edition of the Catholic Encyclopedia, which is in the public domain.

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Joe ballack UK 11 years ago

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Ama Addai, Slough 11 years ago

Of course not!

Of course not!
Eko 11 years ago

Another crusty white man as pope. Catholicism is the tired brand that keeps on flogging itself.

Another crusty white man as pope. Catholicism is the tired brand that keeps on flogging itself.
JETMONEY 11 years ago

WE ALL KNOW THE TRUTH..BLACK WILL GET THERE BUT NOT NOW...THE WORLD STILL DONT WANTS TO ACCEPT THAT BLACKS ARE EQUAL TO ANY HUMAN KIND....CORRUPTION IS EVERYWHERE...EVEN THE SO CALLED HOUSE OF GOD IS CORRUPTED

WE ALL KNOW THE TRUTH..BLACK WILL GET THERE BUT NOT NOW...THE WORLD STILL DONT WANTS TO ACCEPT THAT BLACKS ARE EQUAL TO ANY HUMAN KIND....CORRUPTION IS EVERYWHERE...EVEN THE SO CALLED HOUSE OF GOD IS CORRUPTED
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 11 years ago

MEANING OF A POPE!
RELIGION IS A DRUG, A CANCER. HOW IS RELIGION DIFFERENT THAN ALCOHOL, CIGARETTES, CAR ACCIDENTS, U ASK? ANYWHERE U SEE AN ABUNDANCE OF THE ABOVE, U SEE DEATH, DEPRIVATION, SADNESS.
THIS IS A FACT! NATION ...
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MEANING OF A POPE!
RELIGION IS A DRUG, A CANCER. HOW IS RELIGION DIFFERENT THAN ALCOHOL, CIGARETTES, CAR ACCIDENTS, U ASK? ANYWHERE U SEE AN ABUNDANCE OF THE ABOVE, U SEE DEATH, DEPRIVATION, SADNESS.
THIS IS A FACT! NATIONS THAT PRACTICE RELIGION THE MOST. ARE ALSO THE MOST ECONOMICALLY AND DEVELOPMENTALLY DEPRIVED. ASK YOURSELF WHY? GO TO EUROPE, NORTH AMERICA WHERE RELIGION
HAS LOST ITS RELEVANCE IN THE LARGER SOCIETY. ALL OTHER POPE'S HAVE ALWAYS BEEN CAUCASIANS OR WHITES. SEE HOW DEVELOPED THEY ARE? THERE IS LESS PUBLIC SECTOR CORRUPTION, MORE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT, RESPECT FOR THE RULE FOR LAW ETC...
GO TO AFRICA, SOUTH AMERICA, SOME CHRISTIAN AND MUSLIM NATIONS IN ASIA AND U SEE THE OPPOSITE. WHY?.....
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH WILL CHOOSE A BLACK OR LATIN MAN AS THE NEXT POPE TO FURTHER DEPRIVE THESE POPULATIONS OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT. CHOOSING A BLACK POPE WILL ONLY SIGNAL THE
FURTHER NEGATIVE PLIGHT OF THE BLACK RACE. IF A BLACK POPE IS (CHOSEN).......
WAT DO U THINK THIS IMPLIES? EVER SEEN A WHITE BIBLE BEFORE? WHY ARE ALL THE BIBLES BLACK? NKWASIAS3M ARA KWA!

WITH THE APPOINTMENT OF A SOUTH AMERICAN POPE, EXPECT THE CATHOLIC POPULATION AMONGST SOUTH AMERICANS TO GRADUALLY DECLINE. CATHOLIC POPULATIONS IN AFRICAN NATIONS WILL EVEN INCREASE AS A RESULT. LEADING TO MORE PROBLEMS, CHRONIC UNDERDEVELOPMENT, FAMA NYAME SYNDROME, MORE PUBLIC SECTOR CORRUPTION AS A RESULT. IF A BLACK POPE WAS CHOSEN, IT WILL SIGNAL THE DEATH OF THE CATHOLIC RELIGION IN AFRICA! IS THAT WAT THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN ROME WANTS? HELL NO!
insight to the bone 11 years ago

as expected the new pope could never be an African , we know the hate in their hearts is too deep to accept such a reality . even today they show us angels with blue eyes and blond hair and the devil with his skin as black as ...
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as expected the new pope could never be an African , we know the hate in their hearts is too deep to accept such a reality . even today they show us angels with blue eyes and blond hair and the devil with his skin as black as ours . may our people once more know we are alone and have no true partners development or otherwise . there are cities in europe that during the slave trade and colonial days had only a couple of thousand citizens and today have a million but in Africa they insist on so called birth control and devise all sorts of schemes to reduce our populations as the mere sight of a black man only arises their deep seated hatred , we fight alone and must do what we can for all our peoples
Busumbru 11 years ago

Those peadophiles with homsexualism in their genes will not accept an unti-homo to lead them.

Those peadophiles with homsexualism in their genes will not accept an unti-homo to lead them.
joe 11 years ago

is he another gay dude?

is he another gay dude?
Ama Addai, Slough 11 years ago

Only Ghanaians can ask such a stupid question. stupid people.

Only Ghanaians can ask such a stupid question. stupid people.
JK 11 years ago

I am very disappointed that Turkson was not really in the running.

He would have been a great pope, if you ask me.

I know what negative comments some put out about Cardinal Turkson. Why, even some Ghanaians engaged in ...
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I am very disappointed that Turkson was not really in the running.

He would have been a great pope, if you ask me.

I know what negative comments some put out about Cardinal Turkson. Why, even some Ghanaians engaged in the very negative portrayal of this fine man.

Oh well....maybe next time.
Biometric 11 years ago

The election of the pope was not fair, the election was rigged, I will contest it in the supreme court

The election of the pope was not fair, the election was rigged, I will contest it in the supreme court
JK 11 years ago

I believe Cardinal Turkson was robbed. I will join your petition.

I believe Cardinal Turkson was robbed. I will join your petition.
Linda 11 years ago

God bless u as u carry on.amen

God bless u as u carry on.amen
Shamu 11 years ago

New pope pray for us to go to heaven please. I hope you have the power for that.

New pope pray for us to go to heaven please. I hope you have the power for that.
American 11 years ago

The pope you get is the one no one has spoken of, exactly in line with tradition.

Argentine with an Italian surname ... this man is as European as a non-European pope could be, without the baggage of having Nazi parents, l ...
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The pope you get is the one no one has spoken of, exactly in line with tradition.

Argentine with an Italian surname ... this man is as European as a non-European pope could be, without the baggage of having Nazi parents, like that German cardinal from Brazil.

But the telling fact is that they picked one of the oldest men in the conclave. Pope Francis I looks every bit his age, and every bit as inspiring as his predecessor.
RAS KOBBY 11 years ago

IS IT POSSIBLE TO HAVE A BLACK POPE? I DON'T THINK SO.......

IS IT POSSIBLE TO HAVE A BLACK POPE? I DON'T THINK SO.......
J, a Ghanaian Catholic 11 years ago

There you are! Those Ghanaians who thought it was the birth-right of Cardinal Peter Turkson to become the pope as Akofo Addo thought it his birthright to become president of Ghana. The fanatics simply failed to observe that V ...
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There you are! Those Ghanaians who thought it was the birth-right of Cardinal Peter Turkson to become the pope as Akofo Addo thought it his birthright to become president of Ghana. The fanatics simply failed to observe that Vatican does not play its politics like that of npp and NDC. After all did cardinal Turkson tell you he wanted to become pope. Being the Pope is not an easy thing. There is no way for you to steal money as you have the habit of doing when any of you is put in charge of something. Being Pope is a service. Now the new Pope is an Argentinian and not Ghanaian. Where are your certainties and hopeless dreams. Fanatics who think of and sees everything as npp.
OBOATANTO 11 years ago

GOD BLESS THE POPE

GOD BLESS THE POPE
pepeni grade 1(K.Prince) 11 years ago

I want to be a traditional in the whole world,will vote for me?I just start my campaign today.

I want to be a traditional in the whole world,will vote for me?I just start my campaign today.
pepeni grade 1(K.Prince) 11 years ago

i mean herbalist in the whole world

i mean herbalist in the whole world
Busumbru 11 years ago

How many boys did he sodomised last night?

How many boys did he sodomised last night?
gg 11 years ago

Instead of being an idiot, you should be learning English.

"How many boys did he sodomised"

WRITE
How many boys did he sodomise

Instead of being an idiot, you should be learning English.

"How many boys did he sodomised"

WRITE
How many boys did he sodomise
Busumbru 11 years ago

Thank God I made my point clear and you understood what I meant. Anyway the whole world knows the those things are peadophiles and homosexuals.

Thank God I made my point clear and you understood what I meant. Anyway the whole world knows the those things are peadophiles and homosexuals.
maame 11 years ago

THIS IS ALL YOU CAN SAY ABOUT SOMEOBE YOU KNOW NOTHING ABOUT. GOD HAVE MERCY ON YOU. DO YOU KNOW HOW MANY PEOPLE WHO ARE CURSING YOU FOR WHAT YOU HAVE SAID? WHEN YOU START REAPING YOUR REWARD DO NOT BE SURPRISED.

THIS IS ALL YOU CAN SAY ABOUT SOMEOBE YOU KNOW NOTHING ABOUT. GOD HAVE MERCY ON YOU. DO YOU KNOW HOW MANY PEOPLE WHO ARE CURSING YOU FOR WHAT YOU HAVE SAID? WHEN YOU START REAPING YOUR REWARD DO NOT BE SURPRISED.
Busumbru 11 years ago

Fool and a hypocrite, who doesn't know those things are peadophiles and homosexuals. Go burn the sea.

Fool and a hypocrite, who doesn't know those things are peadophiles and homosexuals. Go burn the sea.
maame 11 years ago

GOOD LUCK!! AND GOOD NIGHT

GOOD LUCK!! AND GOOD NIGHT
Peepe 11 years ago

among all the online pages that feed us with news in Gh, u are the number 1 ghweb

among all the online pages that feed us with news in Gh, u are the number 1 ghweb
cocgoman of psaniittsburgh 11 years ago

I guess is about time the catholic church take a new look at the world order to reapir its reputation. Also I wish the choosen pope could have being a little bit younger .

I guess is about time the catholic church take a new look at the world order to reapir its reputation. Also I wish the choosen pope could have being a little bit younger .
pp 11 years ago

God we thank you.pope God bless you.

God we thank you.pope God bless you.
VINCENT PAUL 11 years ago

I WELCOME YOU FATHER OF ALL NATIONS. YOU HAVE BEEN CHOOSEN BY THE SPIRIT GOD TO LEAD HIS PEOPL HERE ON EARTH. I WISH YOU WELL OUR FATHER IN THE LORD. CONGRATULATIONS.

I WELCOME YOU FATHER OF ALL NATIONS. YOU HAVE BEEN CHOOSEN BY THE SPIRIT GOD TO LEAD HIS PEOPL HERE ON EARTH. I WISH YOU WELL OUR FATHER IN THE LORD. CONGRATULATIONS.
MARCUS AMPADU 11 years ago

A terrific choice, a Jesuit, a spiritual father for the poor and those suffering. Pope Francis I, help us made the world a better place for all, believers and non-believers are like.
Welcome the People's Pope. A very humble ...
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A terrific choice, a Jesuit, a spiritual father for the poor and those suffering. Pope Francis I, help us made the world a better place for all, believers and non-believers are like.
Welcome the People's Pope. A very humble man to lead the 1.2 billion Catholics.
Luke 11 years ago

The Bible that Peter was a pope.Then call me at 0033247230766

The Bible that Peter was a pope.Then call me at 0033247230766
captain john 11 years ago

another arse hole

another arse hole
Kofi Zongo 11 years ago

who is more a sinner, the gay pope or the prophet who rape and married his daughter-in-law?

who is more a sinner, the gay pope or the prophet who rape and married his daughter-in-law?
Akadu Mensema 11 years ago

Shame on the catholic church!

Shame on the catholic church!
True African 11 years ago

Trumu mafia will NEVER EVER elect a black Pope

Trumu mafia will NEVER EVER elect a black Pope
Alhaji Saani 11 years ago

How can there be a black Pope.The Bible even forbids that and says 'A slave must respect and honor his master as strong as he respects and honor Christ'.What do you want again?

How can there be a black Pope.The Bible even forbids that and says 'A slave must respect and honor his master as strong as he respects and honor Christ'.What do you want again?
OKRISTONI 11 years ago

No doubt you are a moslem trying to interpret the Bible.Get on with your Koran and stop misinterpreting the Bible.Where in the Bible does it say black people are slaves? Maybe the Koran does.

No doubt you are a moslem trying to interpret the Bible.Get on with your Koran and stop misinterpreting the Bible.Where in the Bible does it say black people are slaves? Maybe the Koran does.
Nana 11 years ago

The will soon gather again to elect another Pope. How come these guys keep electing popes who are nearing their death. The corruption, sex and the mountain of scandals bedeviled the catholic churche needs a young, dynamic Pop ...
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The will soon gather again to elect another Pope. How come these guys keep electing popes who are nearing their death. The corruption, sex and the mountain of scandals bedeviled the catholic churche needs a young, dynamic Pope to clean the mess. This guy will soon leave the seen anyway
American 11 years ago

The Church made the mistake of electing a young pope in the man of Karol Wojtyla. They spent 27 long, long years groaning in agony from the abuses of that young buck. The cardinals will not repeat that mistake in their collec ...
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The Church made the mistake of electing a young pope in the man of Karol Wojtyla. They spent 27 long, long years groaning in agony from the abuses of that young buck. The cardinals will not repeat that mistake in their collective lifetimes.
BA 11 years ago

I THOUGHT A YOUNGER PERSON WILL BE CHOSEN. THIS ONE TOO MIGHT NOT LAST.IF EVEN WE BLACKS DREAM AND SEE BLACK ANGELS OR A BLACK POPE WE SEE THAT AS A BAD OMEN AND WILL BE RUNNING FOR SPECIAL PRAYERS. A BLACK POPE WILL BE A NIG ...
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I THOUGHT A YOUNGER PERSON WILL BE CHOSEN. THIS ONE TOO MIGHT NOT LAST.IF EVEN WE BLACKS DREAM AND SEE BLACK ANGELS OR A BLACK POPE WE SEE THAT AS A BAD OMEN AND WILL BE RUNNING FOR SPECIAL PRAYERS. A BLACK POPE WILL BE A NIGHTMARE TO THE WORLD.
GRACE DIVINE JESSON(AMMA BOATENMA) 11 years ago

GOD ALMIGHTY WE GIVE YOU ALL THE GLORY THAT YOU DO NOT SEE COLOUR IN HEAVEN, AND ALSO WHITE PEOPLE HAVE NO POWER IN YOUR KINGDOM. WHITE PEOPLE WILL NOT HAVE ALLOWED A SINGLE BLACK TO ENTER.THE LITTLE POWER WHITE PEOPLE HAVE I ...
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GOD ALMIGHTY WE GIVE YOU ALL THE GLORY THAT YOU DO NOT SEE COLOUR IN HEAVEN, AND ALSO WHITE PEOPLE HAVE NO POWER IN YOUR KINGDOM. WHITE PEOPLE WILL NOT HAVE ALLOWED A SINGLE BLACK TO ENTER.THE LITTLE POWER WHITE PEOPLE HAVE IN THIS WORLD, THEY DO EVERYTHING IN THEIR POWER TO DENY BLACKS THE CHANCE TO PROGRESS.LOOK EVEN IN THE CHURCH, THEY DID NOT WANT BLACK TO BE A POPE BY RAISING EVERY STANDARD AGAINST THE BLACK POPE.
anayomi 11 years ago

right now 3/4 of catolics are from south america so it is only fair that he was chosen

right now 3/4 of catolics are from south america so it is only fair that he was chosen
Capt. Mosquito 11 years ago

Election was rigged !!

Election was rigged !!
AMARIYA 11 years ago

Ha ha ha, I am still laughing.
This is the joke of the year. It should be the Ghanaian joke of the month. Even Cardinal Turkson can't help laughing if the thought of our last election comes to mind.

Ha ha ha, I am still laughing.
This is the joke of the year. It should be the Ghanaian joke of the month. Even Cardinal Turkson can't help laughing if the thought of our last election comes to mind.
FUFUO DADESEN 11 years ago

HE'S OF ITALIAN DECENT NOT SPANISH ..SAME SHIT..THEY WERE AFRAID OUR HOMEBOY WILL SEIZE THE TAPESTRY THE STOLE FROM HAILE SELASSIE AND PAINT THE VATICAN BLACK.

HE'S OF ITALIAN DECENT NOT SPANISH ..SAME SHIT..THEY WERE AFRAID OUR HOMEBOY WILL SEIZE THE TAPESTRY THE STOLE FROM HAILE SELASSIE AND PAINT THE VATICAN BLACK.
D. A-Kusi 11 years ago

Congratulation. Welcome to continue the good step of our saviour Jesus Christ. May His spirit be on you to lead Catholics on the right path.

Congratulation. Welcome to continue the good step of our saviour Jesus Christ. May His spirit be on you to lead Catholics on the right path.
dentesf 11 years ago

God protect him and give him health and wisdom to lead the troubled
catholic church

God protect him and give him health and wisdom to lead the troubled
catholic church
Blessings 11 years ago

Welcome Pope Francis,- you seem humble, and if you continue in humility and servitude, God will make you the best Pope ever.

Please, please, bring REAL and EFFECTIVE change to the Catholic church...PUT CHRIST FIRST, he is ...
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Welcome Pope Francis,- you seem humble, and if you continue in humility and servitude, God will make you the best Pope ever.

Please, please, bring REAL and EFFECTIVE change to the Catholic church...PUT CHRIST FIRST, he is the HEAD not A human POPE...

Teach your people to worship the HEAD JESUS CHRIST, the WORD MADE FLESH;THE FIRST BORN OF THE LIVING, THE ONLY BEGOTTEN OF GOD..IT IS HE THAT IS HOLY AND WORTHY TO BE CALLED HOLINESS, NOT ANY MAN... IT IS BY HIS SHED BLOOD THAT GAVE US THE GRACE TO BE MADE HOLLY IN HIS HOLLINESS.

Clean the ROT of ABUSE in the Catholic church and advocate for the poor and down trodden, for equality of the First World towards the developing world where you have real church growth these days; and WE both Catholic and non alike will embrace and pray for you!

TEACH TO UNITE ALL WHO BELIEVE IN CHRIST..LET ALL WHO BELIEVE IN CHRIST ADVOCATE FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD TO BE PROCLAIMED IN ALL THE EARTH AND NOT INDIVIDUAL CHURCH ALLEGIANCE...

CONGRATS AND WELCOME TO THE SERVICE OF MANKIND IN CHRIST..

MAY CHRIST BE THE HEAD IN ALL THE CHURCHES, AND NOT MEN..

TO GOD BE THE GLORY FOREVER AND EVER...
boadu stephen jnr. 11 years ago

papa u are welcome to the throne.we need good leadership.

papa u are welcome to the throne.we need good leadership.
Nana Amankona 11 years ago

A criminal party with a womanizer president and a gay vice in power how can anything good come out of Ghana? We shall aiways be losers so long as the SC is moving at a snail's pace.

A criminal party with a womanizer president and a gay vice in power how can anything good come out of Ghana? We shall aiways be losers so long as the SC is moving at a snail's pace.
Whatever 11 years ago

I'm a catholic but I'm completely appalled by the sheer levels of international politiking and media scrutiny which shamelessly accompanied this strict spiritual exercise. Peter was the first pope, was he chosen this way?

I'm a catholic but I'm completely appalled by the sheer levels of international politiking and media scrutiny which shamelessly accompanied this strict spiritual exercise. Peter was the first pope, was he chosen this way?
JDM 11 years ago

CARDINAL AGYA APPIAH LOST ON THE DAY MAHAMA JOHN CALLED HIM TO HIS OFFICE,JUST BECAUSE MAHAMA IS NOT THE CHOSEN ONE,THEREFORE ANYTHING HE TOUCHES IS CURSED. IF ALAN CASH REALLY WANTS TO BECOME WTO BOSS HE SHOULD DO AWAY WIT ...
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CARDINAL AGYA APPIAH LOST ON THE DAY MAHAMA JOHN CALLED HIM TO HIS OFFICE,JUST BECAUSE MAHAMA IS NOT THE CHOSEN ONE,THEREFORE ANYTHING HE TOUCHES IS CURSED. IF ALAN CASH REALLY WANTS TO BECOME WTO BOSS HE SHOULD DO AWAY WITH MAHAMA. I AM SURE TOMORROW HE IS GOINING TO TELL GHANAIANS THANK GOD IWAS NOT IN ROME.
msefenya 11 years ago

MAY OUR GOD LIVE FOREVER! CONGRATS. WE SHALL ALL PRAY FOR YOUR SUCCESS OVER HIS CHURCH.

MAY OUR GOD LIVE FOREVER! CONGRATS. WE SHALL ALL PRAY FOR YOUR SUCCESS OVER HIS CHURCH.
SOKODE 11 years ago

I WILL CONTEST THE ELECTION...IT WAS RIGGED

I WILL CONTEST THE ELECTION...IT WAS RIGGED
Nana Ampadu 11 years ago

Institution of Global white supremacy by the west is against an African to take the papacy mantle.The ancient world did not know that.There were three popes in the early Common Era C.E,namely VICTOR I,MILTIADES,GELASIUS,etc.T ...
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Institution of Global white supremacy by the west is against an African to take the papacy mantle.The ancient world did not know that.There were three popes in the early Common Era C.E,namely VICTOR I,MILTIADES,GELASIUS,etc.There were African emperors such as SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS and CARACARA
Kalira 11 years ago

How can you stop worshiping your own onyankopon and go for some whiteman's God, oh africa

How can you stop worshiping your own onyankopon and go for some whiteman's God, oh africa
Vatican Black Smoke 11 years ago

He was involved in the Argentina's Death Squad Junta & he is on a wanted list for dissapearances of thousand innocents.
Now we have a Junta Pope!!

He was involved in the Argentina's Death Squad Junta & he is on a wanted list for dissapearances of thousand innocents.
Now we have a Junta Pope!!
Nana Egyir Aggrey 11 years ago

The difference between the priests in Argenti na/south america and africa is,the priests in south america especially in argentina are libertarians who always fight for the down trodden while the priests in africa sit down unc ...
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The difference between the priests in Argenti na/south america and africa is,the priests in south america especially in argentina are libertarians who always fight for the down trodden while the priests in africa sit down unconcerned whilst most so called christians in politics and public life steal and loot the coffers and deny the people their basic needs because the criminals in politics donate handsomely to these corrupt churches in africa.It is nonsense to say that the preacher men in africa should stay out of politics while the people they represent are brutalised by the criminals in power.The new pope-Francis the first is a jusuit,a true follower of Christ and a first jusuit pope,-may the good Lord help him in all his endervours.African priests must get their act together if they want to be future popes. Nana Egyir Aggrey Snr citizen

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