Philosophy Wire by Spiros Kakos [2013-03-16]: The new Pope began his tenure coming out on the balcony and asking the faithful crowd to bless him, instead of the opposite which happened until now. He continued with some very correct messages. [source: BBC News] He talked about his vision for a "poor church for the poor". He said even the obvious that so many Catholics have forgotten: that "Christ is the leader of the Church, not the Pope". Perhaps he who bares the name of that young man from Assisi who became synonymous with poverty and peace, will give a new air to a weary Vatican. It remains to be seen in the course of the years to come. Sometimes seeking Poverty is the way to become wealthy…(c) Philosophy WIRES - Commenting world news from philosophy's perspective...
