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Both of these articles are from the Washington Post. The first one is about Pope Francis's first week and what plans he has so far. The second is about 7-year old that was suspended for nibbling a pastry into the shape of a gun. 

I'm curious to know about what Roman Catholics believe as far as their religious leaders go. I know that the Roman Catholic faith believes that their religious leaders are called of God. But how did the various cardinals know who to elect when the time to elect a new Pope came around? How do they determine who God wants to help lead the Roman Catholic Church? What are the thoughts of members on this matter? I would love a reply because I am interested to know the opinions and beliefs of members on this subject. - cc95ify

http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/pope-francis-urged-to-reform-church-government/2013/03/17/b24b1638-8e82-11e2-9f54-f3fdd70acad2_allComments.html?ctab=all_

I do believe that a situation like this should not be ignored, but that it should be brought up in discussion with the child's parents. I think that with everything that's been going on in our country with firearms lately, the minds and opinions of children on firearms could be influenced, but I don't think we should pounce and assume that an innocent child had a bad intention. I think that they should be talked to and advised about the seriousness of firearms and the opinions people have about them.   -cc95ify

http://live.washingtonpost.com/brad-hirschfield-gun-violence-031513.html