pope

[Doug]

Point of order there Doug. The Pope is chosen by God, acting through the Holy Spirit, who inspires the choice of the College of Cardinals sitting in Conclave. The Bishops have no say in the matter. Canvassing for the Papacy, in the way that one would if one were seeking political office, is a mortal sin and is forbidden . Theoretically, any catholic man can be elected Pope, though it is more usual to select a Cardinal-Priest.

Accepted. My respects.

 

[garinda]

Who sat on the College of Cardinals when Peter became the first Pope? Who could he not canvass, as there weren't any catholics?

 

[Acrylic-bob]

Peter was chosen directly.. "Tu est Petrus"?

 

[lettie]

if your'e granny was terminal wouldn't you like to know

It is obvious that his Holiness is a very sick man. Anybody who has watched the news lately can see that. As for the Vatican/media not telling the truth. Why should they? Is this man not entitled to the same amount of medical confidentiality afforded to us all? Just because he is a very important public figure does not entitle the world to know all of his medical details. If my granny was terminally ill then yes, I would like to know. It would however, be her choice who was told of her condition and not the choice of the medical/nursing staff, bishops, media or anybody else.

 

[Sara]

We are all as bad as the media discussing this mans passing before he actually does . Leave him in peace to pass on nayurally without all this speculation.

Quite agree with you there fireman.

 

[fireman]

thankyou Sara glad someone does. Certain topics should be left and not discussed until the time is right. Now I dont think is the time.!

 

[Less]

the Vatican issued a statement in the 80's saying if you must use a condon it had to have a hole in it!

That seems sensible otherwise how could you put it on?

As to the main topic I hope he isn't suffering too much discomfort.

 

[garinda]

Touche! Although being as pure as the driven snow l can't offer you any further instruction.