The only ambivalent story I saw was at the NY Times.

Post #201,777 by Another Scott 4/3/05 11:28:03 PM Reply	The only ambivalent story I saw was at the NY Times. [link\|http://www.nytimes.com/2005/04/03/national/03boston.html\|NY Times]. He certainly was a major force in the fall of Communism in Eastern Europe and that is a proud legacy. His efforts to improve relations with Judaism were also very important. But his lack of action against Cardinal Law (and his effective promotion of him to an important position in Rome,) and his lack of oversight in the abuse of children by priests was a big black mark against him. It will be interesting to see who replaces him. We have to assume that it will be another conservative person, but will the European bias make its last stand, or will a Brazilian or Nigerian make it? My guess is that [link\|http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A22639-2005Apr3.html\|Tettamanzi] has the inside track - but it's just a guess based on no evidence. I would expect that an African or Central or South American will be next in line. Cheers, Scott.
Post #201,809 by a6l6e6x 4/4/05 8:56:33 AM Reply	And no Italian restoration? :) It would be cool to have Nigeria's Arinze as the next pope. That would shake up and test some attitudes. But, as far as actual change in the Church's direction, John Paul II has "stacked the deck". Alex The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt. -- Bertrand Russell
Post #201,815 by rcareaga 4/4/05 10:04:16 AM Reply	Let's look at the correlation of forces Our UN ambassador-designate John Bolton has said that the UN charter ought to be amended to make the United States the only permanent member of the Security Council, thereby reflecting the "realities of power" in today's world. Accordingly, the next pope ought to be an American...preferably a Texan...maybe even a repainted Baptist! Signore e signori...I give you Pope Billy Bob! devoutly, Die Welt ist alles, was der Fall ist.
Post #201,910 by Ashton 4/4/05 11:24:16 PM Reply	You bad man I can hear Chief Justice Thomas quoting your advice now.. as new Associate Justice De Lay and he take a few shots at some drugged pheasants.. from the back of the USSC's armored HumVee limo. Expect the worst. Then whatever happens - looks Gooder.
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