Joseph Ratzinger named new pope-- Benedict XVI

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Originally Posted by Name

Does this mean we're in for a new "Spanish Inquisition"?

Heh. Nobody expects it.

Seriously, though, John Paul II named him to the position of the prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith, which used to be called the Holy Office of the Inquisition. Basically, he lays smackdown on dissenting Catholics. Or he did. Before he was named Pope. Though he'll probably still do that, just from a position of more power. Swell!