Habemus Papam! Congratulations to and many prayers for Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger in his election as Pope Benedict XVI! This is a momentous and wonderful day. I was personally rooting for Ratzinger since I believe he’s well equipped to clean up the mess that is American Catholicism. The Holy Spirit led the Cardinals to choose him and I have no doubt God will leave a positive mark on his Church through the papacy of Benedict XVI. Here are a few lines of "Long Live the Pope" (courtesy of Charles)

Long live the Pope!
His praises sound
Again and yet again:
His rule is over space and time:
His throne the heart of men:
All hail! The Shepherd King of Rome,
The theme of loving song:
Let all the earth his glory sing
And heav’n the strain prolong.