Pope Benedict resigns

[Oberon]

Originally Posted by Takeda Shingen

Europe--Still the most likely. The continent may not be the future for the Church, but it is still where most of it's political power is concentrated.

North America--No way. The Church has long looked down it's nose at the North American clergy, and the way that the US Church has allowed civil abuse prosecutions to proceed relatively unhindered has not warmed that relationship.

Asia--The Roman Catholic Church has only a shadow of a presence in Asia.

Africa--Possibly. It would still be considered a radical move, but the Church's future is in Africa. If there is a possiblity to win converts, count the Church in.

South America--Not a chance. The South American clergy still carry the stigma of their association with the liberation theology movement, and carry absolutely no political weight within the Church.

That's a pretty good overview, the current odds are good for a chap from Ghana:

http://www.paddypower.com/bet/novelt...rp_ids=1178744

The odds at the other end of the scale might be worth a gander though.



Anyway, as Pope Palpatines parting trick he used force lightning on the Basilica:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-21421810

[Herr-Berbunch]

On the radio last night they gave a potential short-list - an Argentinian and a guy from Milan were up there amongst a couple of others. The guy from Milan, apparently, has a great sense of humour.

[Hottentot]

Originally Posted by Oberon

Anyway, as Pope Palpatines parting trick he used force lightning on the Basilica:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-21421810

Originally Posted by Article

Within hours of Pope Benedict announcing his resignation, lightning struck St Peter's Basilica.

So now we know about how long it takes for a message from Earth to reach God in Heaven. Pretty sloppy service, I must say. He should consider investing in improving his call center.

[HunterICX]

Originally Posted by Platapus

So where do you think the next pope will come from

HunterICX

Naughty Hunter, just because he likes them young it doesn't mean he can become a candidate for that office.

[HundertzehnGustav]

O°

heheheheh

[Betonov]

Just remembered, Boris Popovic, the mayor of Koper often asociated with shady dealings, replied a few months ago to a protester, that he won't resign until the pope does

[Armistead]

After watching that HBO special on the sexual abuse and cover up by the Vatican, I don't know how a parent could leave a kid alone in church. I knew it was bad, but wow.

If I was Catholic, the next time I went to confession, when the priest asked me to confess, I would say..

"you first".

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by HunterICX

HunterICX