1.  Who has become the new Pope (head of the Catholic Church)?

2.  What does the Catholic Church teach about abortion?

3.  How have Catholics in the Philippines reacted to the naming of the new Pope?

4.  How have Catholics in African nations reacted to the naming of Cardinal Ratzinger as the new Pope?

5.  Why do most Asian and African Catholics support the new pope?  Why is there opposition in the U.S. to Cardinal Ratzinger becoming pope?

6.  The Catholic Church's teachings on moral issues are based on God's word (the bible).  Should the church change their teachings to "keep up with the times"?  Explain your answer.