] He has been described as a conservative, intellectual
] clone of the late pontiff, and, as the dean of the
] College of Cardinals, he was widely respected for his
] uncompromising - if ultraconservative - principles and
] his ability to be critical.
]
]
] As cardinal, he had shut the door on any discussion on
] several issues, including the ordination of women,
] celibacy of priests and homosexuality, defending his
] positions by invoking theological truth. In the name of
] orthodoxy, he is in favor of a smaller church, but one
] that is more ideologically pure.

[ I believe he'll get it. -k]

Cardinals Elect Joseph Ratzinger as New Pope