The Pope is Stepping Down

[so-tex]

Being a Catholic, I think this a good idea. The man is tired, and probably in not good health. Unlike the Pope's before him, they died while doing the work of our Lord. Having said that, I think some of the former Pope's may have not made some of the wisest decisions when they may have been in not in the best of their phyisical, mental emotional state. God forgive me if I am wrong.

[2nd_chance]

I'm not Catholic but I see your points so-tex.

[Eleazar18]

I got a bad feeling about this.

[so-tex]

I got a bad feeling about this.

Why?

[BalhamBeast]

No more Sith Emperor memes. Ah well.

[paolo59]

This sort of thing hasn't been done in some 700 years. Took everyone by surprise, to be sure. I can certainly understand the gentleman's concerns. I would tend to think that in such a position, one would want to be 'on their toes' and up to a challenge...physically and mentally.

[PopeGregorius]

I'm available.

[paolo59]

I'm available.

LOL They are already making some noise about several Cardinals; one from Brazil, another from an African nation that I can't remember at the moment, and a Canadian if I'm not mistaken. Sorry brother, I don't think your name is in the mix.

[GuyJin]

Last Pope to step down was in 1415, I think.

The current Pope and his council have taken a beating over the last few years due to the money and sex scandals of the Church. I'm sure it's weighed on his mind. As for his successor? They'll more than likely choose a European.

The only Pope I ever liked was Pope John the XXIII. Those chosen before and since never made much of an impression on me at all.

[paolo59]

Last Pope to step down was in 1415, I think.

The current Pope and his council have taken a beating over the last few years due to the money and sex scandals of the Church. I'm sure it's weighed on his mind. As for his successor? They'll more than likely choose a European.

The only Pope I ever liked was Pope John the XXIII. Those chosen before and since never made much of an impression on me at all.

Not to take lightly the whole situation, but I read that the bookies in Vegas are already laying odds on Cardinals. I guess there are folks who will gamble on absolutely anything.

[jf1]

Protector of ****philes
Persecutor of gays
Enemy of contraception

Good riddance.

[philipj]

Being Pope is a super tough job. Some years back some one called Rush Limbaugh saying the Catholic Church needed to change, come in the present year etc. Rush, a non Catholic, responded conservatively saying that 2000 years ago the church was set up with sets of rules, the 10 Commandments, and other righteous rules and said members must obey these rules. Rush said if the caller wanted to be Catholic, you know the rules or you do not get to be Catholic, either 2000 years ago or today.

Being the Pope of one billion Catholics has got be every bit as difficult at being president of the US. Note the Pictures of when they take office, and a few years later.

[whatevergirl]

Being a Catholic, I think this a good idea. The man is tired, and probably in not good health. Unlike the Pope's before him, they died while doing the work of our Lord. Having said that, I think some of the former Pope's may have not made some of the wisest decisions when they may have been in not in the best of their phyisical, mental emotional state. God forgive me if I am wrong.

I think you're right. While unusual to see a Pope retire, Pope Benedict took his role seriously, and seemed to serve God and the church so well. If he didn't think it was absolutely prudent to do this, I don't think he'd retire.

[whatevergirl]

Last Pope to step down was in 1415, I think.

The current Pope and his council have taken a beating over the last few years due to the money and sex scandals of the Church. I'm sure it's weighed on his mind. As for his successor? They'll more than likely choose a European.

The only Pope I ever liked was Pope John the XXIII. Those chosen before and since never made much of an impression on me at all.

I thought Pope JP2 was pretty awesome. So filled with love.

[ArchAngel'73]

Protector of ****philes
Persecutor of gays
Enemy of contraception

Good riddance.

Did the Lord rustle your jimmies?
or
Doth the people representing the Lord rustle thine jimmies?

[dungeonmistress]

Pope Snowball is available. The South Park Easter Special episode had me rolling in tears from laughing so hard.

[crupiea]

Thank goodness the american media doesnt pick the popes. They would pick beyonce or some other flavor of the day. Can you imagine how they would ruin this process?

[ArchAngel'73]

Lightning strikes the Vatican hours after the Pope resigns!
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-n...an-not-1705156


I don't think this is coincidence at all.-srs

Give 'em hell G-MAN!

[darenblack]

Last Pope to step down was in 1415, I think.

The current Pope and his council have taken a beating over the last few years due to the money and sex scandals of the Church..

money and sex scandals !!!!! in the church !!!! such a shame .,, you cant trust no one these days.

[sakoy]

Lightning strikes the Vatican hours after the Pope resigns!
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-n...an-not-1705156


I don't think this is coincidence at all.-srs

Give 'em hell G-MAN!

Really awesome photo

[paolo59]

Lightning strikes the Vatican hours after the Pope resigns!
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-n...an-not-1705156


I don't think this is coincidence at all.-srs

Give 'em hell G-MAN!

For those into 'conspiracy theories' or 'omens' of one sort or another, that photo will stoke the fire, without a doubt.

[ArchAngel'73]

For those into 'conspiracy theories' or 'omens' of one sort or another, that photo will stoke the fire, without a doubt.

This ain't no conspiracy nor omen bro, it's the BIG MAN adding exclamation points!!!!
and I ain't even Catholic.

[GuyJin]

Pope Snowball is available.

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But, he is European, right? Euro-rabbits are okay. It's all about continuity.

[crupiea]

maybe he just wanted to give up popeing for lent.

[dungeonmistress]

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But, he is European, right? Euro-rabbits are okay. It's all about continuity.

I cannot answer if snowball is of euro descent but I can tell u the popes hat was invented to fit over rabbit ears.

[reduni]

I'm not catholic but I believe that the pope can be any non married catholic man. It's just become the norm that they are picked from among the cardinals. So if you are an unmarried catholic popegregorius,then you can be pope. And yes they are putting odds on who will be next. I heard the Canadian candidate is a front runner with 5 to 2 odds.

[GuyJin]

Q: What does the Pope eat for breakfast?

A: Ex-Benedict.

BWAHAHAHA! GuyJin make still another funny.

BWAHAHAHA!

(GuyJin leave now before lightning strike).

[so-tex]

Q: What does the Pope eat for breakfast?

A: Ex-Benedict.

BWAHAHAHA! GuyJin make still another funny.

BWAHAHAHA!

(GuyJin leave now before lightning strike).

Not funny. Corny yes, but not funny.











Well mabey a little funny.

[DocHoss]

Having an ex-Pope around will be interesting.

For those into 'conspiracy theories' or 'omens' of one sort or another, that photo will stoke the fire, without a doubt.

I'm shocked that crupiea isn't already here!

I'm not catholic but I believe that the pope can be any non married catholic man. It's just become the norm that they are picked from among the cardinals. So if you are an unmarried catholic popegregorius,then you can be pope. And yes they are putting odds on who will be next. I heard the Canadian candidate is a front runner with 5 to 2 odds.

I believe that is correct. They can elect pretty much any qualified man they want. They don't even have to vote - the new pope can be chosen by acclamation: if the Spirit moves them to suddenly proclaim "Gregorius", then it's done.

[jellodirt]

Being a Catholic, I think this a good idea. The man is tired, and probably in not good health.

I'm sure it's exhausting shielding ****philes from prosecution every day and and at the same time trying to think of ways to keep them in contact with their preferred target group.