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Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity

No Vested Interest

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5. Would that have been Benedict or John Paul?

Reply to rug (Reply #3)

Tue Jul 2, 2013, 02:01 PM

Jul 2013

We know it wasn't the present Pope, Francis.

Poor Francis having to deal with and, we hope, clean up messes left by his predecessors.
His predicament is reminiscent of Gerald Ford coming in after Nixon's resignation.

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Report: In Milawukee, Dolan sought to keep assets from abuse victims [View all] UrbScotty Jul 2013 OP

If he required Vatican consent, the Vatican is directly implicated in this. rug Jul 2013 #1

Your statement is fair Renew Deal Jul 2013 #2

Ultimately, the Pope. He may have delegated authority but it's ultimately his. rug Jul 2013 #3

Would that have been Benedict or John Paul? No Vested Interest Jul 2013 #5

In 2007 that would have been Benedict, or someone working directly under him. rug Jul 2013 #6

It would appear that Nolan is a common liar. Nice person to head the USCCB. olegramps Jul 2013 #4

Ugh. 47of74 Jul 2013 #7