Pope Benedict XVI 'is to resign'

[Hamilton]

Should there be Pope Factor? I'm just thinking that if the church wants to play to the gallery then perhaps an 8 week reality series in which we get to vote for the pope - or watch the Catholic community do so.

How about a series of "I'm a Cardinal Get Me Out of Here!"

 

[Mavis]

He had to resign. He had no choice.

He’s just appeared on David Letterman and was asked a number of questions like David Cameron was recently asked and also let himself down.
The transcript has been leaked.

David Letterman “ Who was born in a stable and had millions of followers?”
Pope Benedict “ Red Rum”

David Letterman “ What can you tell me about Damascus?”
Pope Benedict “ It kills all known germs dead!”

David Letterman “ What happened when Moses went to mount Olive?”
Pope Benedict “ Popeye kicked him in the bollocks”

 

[The Antikythera Mechanism]

I wonder if we can start a campaign to get an NSC member in as the new pope.

 

[East Preston Gull]

Such a shame that the the last of the nazi's to hold a seat of power is finally to resign!

 

[withdeanwombat]

Early Betting has :

Sir Tony of Blair 6/4

Hiney of Hampshire 5/2

Gorgeous Gus 7/1 ( Gus is 7/1 for any job that comes up.)

 

[Spiros]

So now we have to endure endless 'news coverage' over the next few weeks while a bunch of old men in Italy decide who the next paedophile-in-chief is going to be. Can't wait.

 

[dingodan]

According to prophecy, the next Pope will be the last.

"Peter the Roman, who will nourish the sheep in many tribulations; when they are finished, the city of seven hills will be destroyed, and the dreadful judge will judge his people. The end."

 

[Philzo-93]

Don't worry guys, this man will lead the Vatican into the right way

 

[PILTDOWN MAN]

Reluctant Pope with insufficient support within the church. 5 years ago he wanted to retire. Perhaps now he will get a period of peace I suspect his rerirement will be brief

A man who has done so much to give a painful end to so many and destroyed so many lives, hope he doesn't find any peace.EVER

 

[goldstone]

They need to find a better name for the next pope.

Pope Bob has a nice ring to it.

 

[goldstone]

With regard to myself, I wish to also devotedly serve the Holy Church of God in the future through a life dedicated to prayer.

And a whole lot of good that will do.

 

[tinx]

I hope they get it all sorted with the new fella by May. I've just booked for me and the missus to go for a long weekend in Rome, the last thing I want is over inflated prices due to the influx of religious types wanting to welcome in the new guy.

 

[beorhthelm]

According to prophecy, the next Pope will be the last.

"Peter the Roman, who will nourish the sheep in many tribulations; when they are finished, the city of seven hills will be destroyed, and the dreadful judge will judge his people. The end."

excellent. how do we know the next is "the one", is it the number, or have we had some event to pass? we should look out for the name Peter cropping up then go short on bible publishers?

 

[DavidinSouthampton]

John Paul was a picture of health before he left wasnt he? as far as i understand this is pretty unprecdented, popes die in office. the role is inherently political and his views arent that controversial within the church (or are they?). this is down to scandal. being charitable he wants to leave because of something he knows and cant be a part of it anymore. more likly, he's up to his neck in it and doesnt want to drag the church down.

(and where are the conspiracy theoriest when you need them?)

Wasn't there a lot of talk while the last Pope was still around that he hung around too long when he was clearly not capable of leading any more. maybe there was an understanding or an expectation at the time that this one would resign when health became an issue. he is 85, after all.

 

[GingerBeerMan]

Self-proclaimed Albion supporter, Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor, the retired Archbishop of Westminster, is still a cardinal and is presumably eligible for the job.

I was thinking more along the lines of Return of the Rev or HB&B.

 

[John Bumlick]

Don't worry guys, this man will lead the Vatican into the right way

far too young and intelligent. more likely to choose this guy....

 

[dingodan]

excellent. how do we know the next is "the one", is it the number, or have we had some event to pass? we should look out for the name Peter cropping up then go short on bible publishers?

It was prophesied by St. Malachy.

Benedict XVI to Be Second to Last Pope: Irish Prophet Malachy - ABC News

 

[Return of the Rev]

Pope Benedict XVI 'is to resign'
no white smoke without fire

 

[edna krabappel]

Should there be Pope Factor? I'm just thinking that if the church wants to play to the gallery then perhaps an 8 week reality series in which we get to vote for the pope - or watch the Catholic community do so.

How about a series of "I'm a Cardinal Get Me Out of Here!"

Pope Idol, surely.

 

[Return of the Rev]

I wonder if we can start a campaign to get an NSC member in as the new pope.

I was an alter boy