Pope Benedict XVI

Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, of Germany, has been elected as the successor of the late Pope John Paul II. He chose the name Benedict XVI. Now that we have a new pope, I hope that he continues the legacy of his predecessor. And I suppose he will... he has been Pope John Paul II's close confidant and theological adviser for the last 20 years. May the Holy Spirit guide him in his endeavors.. and I also hope and pray that the Filipinos will have a special place in his heart, just like PJP II did.