Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted November 8, 2012 Whilst the Butler languishes in gaol, a new Catholic crisis erupts in Australia. A police officer has had a gutful of the child abuse cover-ups and has turned to the media to talk about the extent of the Catholics' crimes: http://www.abc.net.a...p-abuse/4362000 http://www.abc.net.a...094?section=nsw Horrific. The expose should be enough to give the Pope a few more grey hairs... UPDATE: Now there are allegations that even the Knights Hospitaller were at it: http://www.abc.net.a...s-group/4362590 http://www.abc.net.a...-claims/4362970 http://www.abc.net.a...-claims/4363454 UPDATE 2: I just found two fairly new articles about the Pope's health: "Surprise new cardinals spark pope health concerns Published on 24 October 2012 - 1:48pm Six non-European Catholic prelates will join the Vatican's College of Cardinals in a move which may influence the election of the future pope, amid uncertainty over Pope Benedict XVI's health. The 85-year-old Benedict, who has been looking increasingly tired and worn, said Wednesday he will appoint cardinals from Colombia, India, Lebanon, Nigeria, the Philippines and the United States in a surprise consistory in November. The college, the elite body that advises the pontiff and elects his successor upon his death, is currently heavily weighted in favour of Europe. Religious watchers had not expected there to be another consistory until next year and the surprise announcement sparked concern among Vatican watchers that the elderly pontiff's health may be worse than thought." Source: http://www.rnw.nl/en...health-concerns ****** "The next Pope? Jobers Bersales Cebu Daily News 7:58 am | Thursday, November 1st, 2012 "... Still, the announcement of the red hat for Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio ‘Chito’ Tagle was met in Rome with much whisper amid overwhelming approval. With the reigning pope now clearly ailing, a younger and fresher face for the papacy appears imminent." Source: http://newsinfo.inqu...0/the-next-pope UPDATE 3: Apparently, death is also on the pope's own mind at the moment as he gave a homily on the subject a few days ago. Is this his own way of letting his flock know that he senses his demise is near at hand now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted November 13, 2012 The pope goes into a nursing home (but only on a pastoral visit, unfortunately). "After chatting with elderly residents and their carers at their home, near Rome's Gianiculum Hill, he said he had been "rejuvenated and strengthened" by the experience. [snip] Earlier this year the Pope started using a cane on occasions and recently he appeared to have trouble reading the text of an address he delivered in Rome. But given his advanced age he appears to be in reasonably good health" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted November 26, 2012 Ratzinger finally apppointed those new cardinals the other day. This is what was said about his health: "The pope's health appears to be good but he has been looking frail recently and has started using a cane." Source: http://www.reuters.c...E8AN05420121124 I will leave it up to the learned members of the DeathList committee as to whether he warrants a place on the 2013 list. This gem came up today, too, about the Pope's alleged smoking habit: "John Paul II did not smoke, but Pope Benedict XVI reportedly does (or once did), apparently favoring Marlboros." Source: http://www.firstthin...ct-marboro-man/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted November 27, 2012 Ratzinger finally apppointed those new cardinals the other day. This is what was said about his health: "The pope's health appears to be good but he has been looking frail recently and has started using a cane." Source: http://www.reuters.c...E8AN05420121124 I will leave it up to the learned members of the DeathList committee as to whether he warrants a place on the 2013 list. This gem came up today, too, about the Pope's alleged smoking habit: "John Paul II did not smoke, but Pope Benedict XVI reportedly does (or once did), apparently favoring Marlboros." Source: http://www.firstthin...ct-marboro-man/ Hmmm...maybe another year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted December 25, 2012 The New York Times' verdi t is he was tired and hoarse at Christmas mass: http://www.nytimes.c...r-god.html?_r=0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,101 Posted January 20, 2013 His Twitter page has less than 1.5m followers. Nothing on it about his health though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,519 Posted February 11, 2013 Resigned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,218 Posted February 11, 2013 Resigned. You have beaten me to it. So, why? This is gonna be interesting, I hope. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted February 11, 2013 It can't be for health reasons, he would just croak and that would be that. It must be some other reason... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted February 11, 2013 Well unless he dies in th e next 3 weeks Pope Benedict will not be a hit,Because he wont be Pope Benedict anymore.Or is he still called pope even after he resigns,in which case is this the first time ever we've had 2 popes at one time? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,519 Posted February 11, 2013 I dunno what the additional scandal can be, we already know he covered up the institutionalised rape of children. Maybe he covered up the institutionalised rape of children by men wearing condoms, idk. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted February 11, 2013 Maybe he's just had enough. At 85, fair game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Falkekopf 50 Posted February 11, 2013 Maybe he wants to spend more time with the wife and kids. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,573 Posted February 11, 2013 He's resigned so he can stand in the Eastleigh by-election. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RIP Wee Jum 1,559 Posted February 11, 2013 Maybe for health reasons. Will he last til next year ? I always thought you weren't allowed to resign as pope. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted February 11, 2013 I always thought you weren't allowed to resign as pope. He's infallible. He can do what he wants. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seven Seals 16 Posted February 11, 2013 Due to his reputation for investigating scandals, he's been headhunted by the EU to investigate the horsemeat saga. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted February 11, 2013 Maybe he couldn't be arsed with the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh... http://www.gazzettadelsud.it/news/english/30969/Queen-Elizabeth-makes-no-plans-to-visit-pope-on-Rome-trip.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildstorm 297 Posted February 11, 2013 He claims it's health reasons, not any particular illness, just good ol' frailty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,194 Posted February 11, 2013 New Chelsea manager you mark my words. Health reasons pfffff 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Flag 84 Posted February 11, 2013 I wish God would resign due to old age I always thought you weren't allowed to resign as pope. He's infallible. He can do what he wants. Is that set to the tune of Sloop John B? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
torbrexbones 717 Posted February 11, 2013 It turns out that the butler never did it after all. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,599 Posted February 11, 2013 New Chelsea manager you mark my words. Health reasons pfffff And Harry Redknapp has already been linked with the job in Rome... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted February 11, 2013 Let´s do a Thatcher vs Ratzinger sweepstake!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Flag 84 Posted February 11, 2013 There is talk that, like JP2, he has Parkinson's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
