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And while we're not on the subject, I want to mention my thoughts about the new Pope. I really don't have that many, as I'm not Catholic (though I am Christian). But, the truth of the matter is, this guy I've never heard about before is now a world leader of a sort, and a religious leader at that. I realize the potential impact he will have on the world in which I live. Also, it's weird to think there's a new Pope. I mean, I had been expecting John Paul to pass away at some point, but he's been sort of a fixture of the world I know, even if he only occasionally shows up in my consciousness in the form of a joke about his Popemobile, or that really stupid sketch on The State ("Hey! I'm-a da Pope-a!"). I know that as far as my life goes, there are many more and larger changes that I face in the next months and years ahead. But still, it's weird to think that, not only is John Paul no longer with us, but there's some other guy in his place. I tell you this, he's got a tough act to follow. And if I feel that, I can imagine that feeling is about a million times stronger in the worldwide Catholic community.