“Absolutely nothing.”

“We will have to see Rachel.”

“I agree with both comments.”

“Will he support the bid for 'City of Cuture' or go against St Peter (of Soulsby)”

“Too old at 76. He won't last five minutes. Should have elected a much younger man. Look how good John-Paul II was and he was in his 50s when elected. It's time an age limit was set. I would suggest 65, or even 60.”

“It means the Catholic Church has a Jesuit Pontiff,
why speculate what he does with it - you'll find out in time, but will it effect you if you aren't a Catholic? unlikely.”

“What does that post mean please? x”

“Looks like "our pete"will have to wait a bit longer !”

“I watched it unfold live on Sky News and found it a bit disappointing as it was over before it began. The long-term rein of the new Pope I am unsure he is 76 years old so all depends on his health etc. It is great to see a new Pope though.”

“It does almost astound me that 'democrat' can make no comment about any story, even the appointment of a new pope without mentioning the mayor of Leicester. Democrat you come across like a teenager in love seeing the whole world through the prism of Peter Soulsby.

This pope seems great - he's so humble he travels economy class on the plane and even goes on buses. Maybe one day I can be so humble. Oh hang on, that's typical behaviour of most people.”

“its good and stuff x”

“I feel it is a new start for all : ) x”

“I agree there Rachel, new hope and all?”

“Can anyone change in their life or in the state of the world under the last pope? How about the one before that?”

“people can change brendon, the pope doesn't make anyone do things only you control your own life and actions x”

“My point exactly. This pope, despite his good intentions will make little difference to anyone's life.”

“The Pope is just a figurehead a symbol of faith for many people. Good or bad comes from within anyone, God gave man freewill for a reason, and you are free to make your own path in life. Some people in inspire you, others will not.”

“Well it depends what faith you follow and if you believe in god and stuff most religions have a leader of some kind x”