Originally posted by johnnylongwoodyabsolutely. the world will come to a horrifying end. we would have no spiritual leadership. who would look after our moral guidance?
As of now, There is no Pope.
Would it really matter do you think if he was never replaced?
(any resemblance to mockery is purely coincidental. no animals were harmed in making the above statement. the FDA warns that sitting too close to your computer can cause eyestrain)
Originally posted by johnnylongwoodyTechnically, this isn't a true statement. The Pope has stepped down from the duties as
As of now, There is no Pope.
Would it really matter do you think if he was never replaced?
Pope, but he will retain the title of "Holy Eminence" until he dies, as will the new Pope
once he is elected. Until, the new Pope is elected, Pope Benedict would still make any
decisions of a critical nature, should one arise.
So, technically, once the new Pope is elected, there will be two Popes in the Vatican,
but only one active one.
Originally posted by shortcircuitTwo Popes!
Technically, this isn't a true statement. The Pope has stepped down from the duties as
Pope, but he will retain the title of "Holy Eminence" until he dies, as will the new Pope
once he is elected. Until, the new Pope is elected, Pope Benedict would still make any
decisions of a critical nature, should one arise.
So, technically, once the new Pope is elected, there will be two Popes in the Vatican,
but only one active one.
Reminds me of
Originally posted by shortcircuitActually the Curia are running things now since 8 pm Roman time.
Technically, this isn't a true statement. The Pope has stepped down from the duties as
Pope, but he will retain the title of "Holy Eminence" until he dies, as will the new Pope
once he is elected. Until, the new Pope is elected, Pope Benedict would still make any
decisions of a critical nature, should one arise.
So, technically, once the new Pope is elected, there will be two Popes in the Vatican,
but only one active one.
Benedict is no longer in charge, he is now retired.
Originally posted by johnnylongwoodyYes this is correct. However, he is still the figurehead since he is not dead.
Actually the Curia are running things now since 8 pm Roman time.
Benedict is no longer in charge, he is now retired.
If they required his presence, he would be able to act.
But you are correct that the curia is running things while preparing for the conclave.
-Removed-Your use of the word 'superfluous' is superfluous, and you did it twice.🙂
It matters if the majority of Roman Catholics think it matters, it would be nice if they thought it was a load of ancient role playing on behalf of the gullible, it certainly does not matter a jot to Me, in fact I think if a thing can be superfluous and incredibly damaging at the same time that thing would be organised religion.
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Originally posted by kevcvs57I think I heard some thunder and I'm sure I saw lightening.
Your use of the word 'superfluous' is superfluous, and you did it twice.🙂
It matters if the majority of Roman Catholics think it matters, it would be nice if they thought it was a load of ancient role playing on behalf of the gullible, it certainly does not matter a jot to Me, in fact I think if a thing can be superfluous and incredibly damaging at the same time that thing would be organised religion.
Originally posted by johnnylongwoodyWould it not be nice if the next Pope opened up the doors to the Vatican library? An aquaintence, who has had access on several ocassions to the library, claims it contains unpublished works by Pultarch and probably other ancient writtings as well.
As of now, There is no Pope.
Would it really matter do you think if he was never replaced?