[FullClip]

It's pretty historic that a Pope is stepping down. It won't happen again in our lifetimes.

Has anybody out there sent their resumes into the Vatican hoping to fill the open position??


I was thinking about it, and although I like the idea of never being wrong, I wouldn't be able to deal with those red shoes and having to get up early every Sunday.


And then there's that whole "celibacy" deal....don't think I'd like that, but then again, given my age and current luck with the ladies.....not much to lose....


Who's gonna get the Pope gig next??

[Inyo Tim]

This morning I was thinking about what would happen when the Pope goes to file for unemployment, dressed in his street clothes.
"List your last employer....Vatican"
"List job title..................Pope"

[Harper]

Originally Posted by Inyo Tim

This morning I was thinking about what would happen when the Pope goes to file for unemployment, dressed in his street clothes.
"List your last employer....Vatican"
"List job title..................Pope"

Or if he went to speed dating event, since the whole celibacy thing is over.

[Dennis in MA]

I'm not Catholic anymore, but when I was, Sean O'Malley was bishop of my area. Then he got promoted to Cardinal of Boston when they had to rush Pedo-pusher Bernard Law to Rome to avoid prosecution. He did a good job of cleaning that all up and not sweeping it under the rug.

The times I met him, he was a pretty personable guy. I liked him. He's a long-shot for Pope, but the Vatican could do much much much much worse.

[RWBlue]

In the past they have discriminated on religion for this position, so I think I am out of the running.

[czsmithGT]

Originally Posted by FullClip

Who's gonna get the Pope gig next??

The only sure bet is it won't be a US Cardinal. Odds are 1- African, 2- Italian, 3- Latin American, 4- Canadian

[FullClip]

Originally Posted by RWBlue

In the past they have discriminated on religion for this position, so I think I am out of the running.

Never thought of it that way. Makes me wonder if "Rabbi" is out of the running????


By the way....I haven't seen a post form him today. Could he be flying to Rome???

[grecco]

Actually feel sad for this Pope, we was destined to fail,
Pope JP2 was a very difficult act to follow,
I think we will see more "issues" emerging from the church,
maybe a reason why He resigned.

[Dennis in MA]

Originally Posted by czsmithGT

The only sure bet is it won't be a US Cardinal. Odds are 1- African, 2- Italian, 3- Latin American, 4- Canadian

I can see 1 and 3 based on population alone. I think 2 and 4 are probably bad moves based on politics. I could see them leaning US because of $$$, but I think the perspective of the US is not good and you have to wonder if putting the only world superpower "in charge" of the Papacy is a good idea.

Honestly, it shouldn't be about the location, it should be about the man. O'Malley is a pretty bright, go-getter-type, problem-solver, focus on Christ first sorta guy. A good choice. He WOULD spend his time where he is needed, not where he wants to be. I could see multiple trips a year to Africa and SA.

But it's political. :( (How does the house of God become a political institution????)

[Hauptmann6]

Originally Posted by Dennis in MA

But it's political. :( (How does the house of God become a political institution????)

Religion = control = politics

It's always been about politics and control.

[Bruce H]

Originally Posted by Hauptmann6

Religion = control = politics

It's always been about politics and control.

Forgot one. Money.

[Captain Ron]

I'll guess he will going to the Old Pope's home.

[G29Reload]

Originally Posted by FullClip

It's pretty historic that a Pope is stepping down. It won't happen again in our lifetimes.

You dont know that. He's too pooped to pope. Could happen to anyone.

Here ya go, box for your stuff. Clean out your desk, security will be along to escort you out. And you quit, so, dont be thinkin you can file for unemployment there, uh popey. Dont let the door hit ya where the good lord split ya.

[czsmithGT]

Originally Posted by G29Reload

You dont know that. He's too pooped to pope. Could happen to anyone.

Here ya go, box for your stuff. Clean out your desk, security will be along to escort you out. And you quit, so, dont be thinkin you can file for unemployment there, uh popey. Dont let the door hit ya where the good lord split ya.

It only happens every 598 years, so I'm betting I won't see it again.

[czsmithGT]

Originally Posted by Captain Ron

I'll guess he will going to the Old Pope's home.

Sometime in April, Benedict will take up permanent residence in Mater Ecclesiae, a modest convent for cloistered nuns at the Vatican. The convent is under renovation, however, so in the meantime, Benedict will live at Castel Gandolfo, the small town of about 8,000 people a few miles southeast of Rome that has been the summer retreat for popes for almost four centuries.

[Dennis in MA]

Benny ain't goin on no foodstamps program. He's going to be well taken care of.

[Roering]

FYI:

Any adult male Catholic in good standing could be elevated to Pope. Although there is a snowball's chance it would be a member of the laity ranks, it is technically a possibility.

This could be a married man so the Pope would not have to be celibate. But again, snowball's chance.

Also, just because Benedict is no longer Pope, doesn't mean he no longer has to keep his vow of celibacy. That vow was taken loooooong before he was elevated to the position.

[Never Nervous]

Originally Posted by FullClip

It's pretty historic that a Pope is stepping down. It won't happen again in our lifetimes.

Has anybody out there sent their resumes into the Vatican hoping to fill the open position??


I was thinking about it, and although I like the idea of never being wrong, I wouldn't be able to deal with those red shoes and having to get up early every Sunday.


And then there's that whole "celibacy" deal....don't think I'd like that, but then again, given my age and current luck with the ladies.....not much to lose....


Who's gonna get the Pope gig next??

Word on the street is when the smoke turns white, Tim Tebow will be the head man.

NN

[Never Nervous]

Originally Posted by Bruce H

Forgot one. Money.

They've got more money, gold, jewels, and art under the Vatican than you can find at Fort Know. Power I can see, money not so sure.

NN

[czsmithGT]

Originally Posted by Roering

FYI:

Any adult male Catholic in good standing could be elevated to Pope. Although there is a snowball's chance it would be a member of the laity ranks, it is technically a possibility.

This could be a married man so the Pope would not have to be celibate. But again, snowball's chance.

Also, just because Benedict is no longer Pope, doesn't mean he no longer has to keep his vow of celibacy. That vow was taken loooooong before he was elevated to the position.

He doesn't even have to be Catholic to be named Pope as long as he immediately converts to Catholicism.

[Batesmotel]

Originally Posted by czsmithGT

It only happens every 598 years, so I'm betting I won't see it again.

I bet it becomes the norm. Reduce the infighting and politics that have traditionally followed an aging and ailing Pope.

[mrmedina]

I was a young kid when I saw Nixon board Marine 1 helicopter.
I just watch the whole precession from leaving the Vatican and getting on then flying out on Papal 1.
I'm really bad of my religion, but watching got me choked up.

[czsmithGT]

Originally Posted by Batesmotel

I bet it becomes the norm. Reduce the infighting and politics that have traditionally followed an aging and ailing Pope.

You may be right.

[GLWyandotte]

He'll now be known as Ex Benedict.

[jtull7]

GLW, that's very funny.