Pope Benedict

A new leader of the Catholic Church has been chosen. Pope Benedict XVI, Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger. Ratzinger is 78, so he likely won't have as long a reign as JP2, and thus his influence will likely be less considerable. Since he was one of the major supporters of JP2's theological beliefs, we can consider him a continuation of JP2's legacy. I suspect the only real changes he will bring will be ecumenical.