Habemus Papam!

Wow, how exciting was that? I am kind of surprised it came so soon. I had commented to T prior to Conclave that if the election concluded quickly, Cardinal Ratzinger was the man. If it took time, the new Pope would probably be Italian.

During the funeral services for the Pope, Cardinal Ratzinger looked bleary eyed and tired. I watched Benedict XVI come through the balcony doors a renewed and refreshed man. He looks amazing.