Pope Benedict in shock resignation
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Pope Benedict XVI is to resign at the end of this month after nearly eight years as the head of the Catholic Church, saying he is too old to continue at the age of 85.
The unexpected development - the first papal resignation in nearly 600 years - surprised governments, Vatican-watchers and even his closest aides.
The Vatican says it expects a new Pope to be elected before Easter.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-21411304
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First pontiff to do so in 600 years.
For a slightly less serious take on the story http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/celebrity/pope-headhunted-by-satan-2013021159277
"...I changed by not changing at all..."
The Catholic church comes off as quite creepy to me. Too much ritual, symbolism, and tradition and not enough practical application of God's word.
...are those who've helped us.
Right 'round the corner could be bigger than ourselves.
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trebek: "this pontiff was the first one to retire since the 1400s."
contestent: "who was benedict the 7th?"
he will be remembered for this retirement instead of what he really did, cover up for hundreds of pedophile priests.
"Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
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We'll find out what it was, maybe. Or maybe secrecy was the deal.
"we won't release the video of you fucking those kids and the donkey while wearing your old SS uniform and you quit now because you're so hated that the entire Catholic church is losing money, credibility and members."
Good riddance to bad garbage and garbage is what that pig is. He's such a swine that I can't even come up with words in any human language to describe what an evil monster he is.
Oddsmakers have Canadian as leading pope candidate
Irish bookmakers today put Canadian Cardinal Marc Ouellet as the leading contender to succeed Pope Benedict XVI.
At 5-2 odds early Monday, someone betting two euros ($2.68 Cdn) on Ouellet replacing Benedict would win five euros ($6.70) if the Quebecer were elected at the papal conclave, Bloomberg News reported after Pope Benedict announced Monday he is resigning end of February for health reasons.
Later in the day, the Canadian's odds stretched to 3-1, paying six euros ($8.10) on a two-euro bet.
The Dublin-based bookmaker Paddy Power's odds suggest that the next most likely contenders are African Cardinals Francis Arinze of Nigeria at 4-1 and Peter Turkson of Ghana at 7-2.
Betting on elections and other outcomes has a long history in Ireland and the U.K., where wagering has gone far beyond sporting events.
The longest shot on Paddy Power's papal-successor list Monday was rock star activist Bono.
Bono: a long shot for pope. (J. Scott Applewhite/Associated Press)
He was followed by Rev. Dougal McGuire, a fictional simpleton in the British TV series Father Ted who has only a vague understanding of Roman Catholicism.
Both were given 1,000-1 odds of becoming pope.
Ouellet, Canadian head of the Vatican's office for bishops, has experience in Latin America and holds a senior position with the Congregation for Bishops in Rome, which oversees the selection of some bishops.
While candidates do not campaign for the papal job, and Ouellet expressed outright reluctance in 2011, he is, at age 68, among the younger potential candidates.
"Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
"Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
thou shalt not be a hoser, eh?
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as the Pope is resigning and didn't pass on.
It's all really interesting and rather exciting. I'll be watching to see who gets in.
I like the younger Cardinal, 64 years young from Africa ... what a smile
"Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
"Here we see Pope Benedict and Emperor Palpatine both getting blown by dudes..."
"...I changed by not changing at all..."
The Vatileaks and the fallout from that - much more valid and probable excuse. The pope is 'dirty' - just as corrupted at the rest of the Vatican. Money, children, etc..... The next one will be just the same...