Pope Benedict XVI Says He Will Resign

[NY3V]

ROME — Pope Benedict XVI (http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/people/b/benedict_xvi/index.html?inline=nyt-per), the former Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger who took office in 2005 following the death of his predecessor, said on Monday that he will resign on Feb. 28, the first pope to do so in six centuries.

A profoundly conservative figure whose papacy was overshadowed by sexual abuse scandals in the Roman Catholic Church (http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/organizations/r/roman_catholic_church/index.html?inline=nyt-org), the pope, 85, said that after examining his conscience “before God, I have come to the certainty that my strengths, due to an advanced age, are no longer suited to an adequate exercise” of his position as head of the world’s Roman Catholics.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/12/world/europe/pope-benedict-xvi-says-he-will-retire.html

[w0aew]

I heard he'd found a better gig elsewhere...better hours, more pay, less stress...subsidized child care...AND NO DRESS CODE!

[W4GPL]

At least he's not resigning for 'family reasons'..

CNN: Is he too pooped to pope?

"Lindsey Graham won’t confirm new Pope until he gets some answers about the Synods of Carthage."

[NY3V]

Peter the Roman to be Next and Last pope as prophecied by Saint Malachy.

http://www.catholic-pages.com/grabbag/malachy.asp

Resignation of Pope Benedict foretold: http://alamongordo.com/apocalypse-armageddon/pope-resign-2012-peter-roman/

[NY3V]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8V4ieFfI0Ww

[NQ6U]

Dear Vatican;

I am available for the position.

Sincerely,

Pope Carlo l

[NY3V]

Dear Vatican;

I am available for the position.

Sincerely,

Pope Carlo l

OMG! The Anti-Christ!

[NQ6U]

OMG! The Anti-Christ!

No, that's Obama (https://forums.hamisland.net/showthread.php/24833-Blame-The-Other-Guys?p=514388&viewfull=1#post514388). I'm just the Anti-Pope.

[X-Rated]

Sarah Palin asked him, "How's that Popey Changy thing working out for ya?"

[KC2UGV]

Dear Vatican;

I am available for the position.

Sincerely,

Pope Carlo l

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[N2NH]

Peter the Roman to be Next and Last pope as prophecied by Saint Malachy.

http://www.catholic-pages.com/grabbag/malachy.asp

Resignation of Pope Benedict foretold: http://alamongordo.com/apocalypse-armageddon/pope-resign-2012-peter-roman/

That is the only reason that I have any concerns. I often wonder why they would install a 78 year old man in that office while knowing the predictions of St. Malachy and Revelations.

I'm certain that IZE will have something snarky to say about it, but these predictions were made hundreds of years ago and have withstood the test of time.

[W7XF]

ROME — Pope Benedict Arnold XVI (http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/people/b/benedict_xvi/index.html?inline=nyt-per), the former Cardinal Joseph RatzASS who took office in 2005 following the death of his predecessor, said on Monday that he will resign on Feb. 28, the first pope to do so in six centuries.

A profoundly conservative figureneocon whose papacy was overshadowed by sexual abuse scandals in the Roman Catholic Church (http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/organizations/r/roman_catholic_church/index.html?inline=nyt-org), the pope, 85, said that after examining his conscience “before God, I have come to the certainty that my strengths, due to an advanced age, are no longer suited to an adequate exercise” of his position as head of the world’s Roman Catholics.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/12/world/europe/pope-benedict-xvi-says-he-will-retire.html

Fixed..... and hey Benedict Arnold, WHAT THE FUCK TOOK YOU SO LONG??????

[NQ6U]

VATICAN (The Borowitz Report)—Pope Benedict XVI stunned the world for the second time in twenty-four hours today by announcing his decision to come out of retirement.

“I thought I was getting too old for this,” the Pope explained via his Twitter account, “but I’ve still got plenty left in the tank.”

The Pope’s abrupt unretirement left many fans wondering if his original decision was little more than a publicity stunt, but according to one Vatican source, “The situation was a lot more complicated than people know.”

“The Vatican doesn’t make resigning your job as Pope an easy thing to do,” the source said. “In his exit interview, they told him he would have to agree not to sign with another organized religion for three years. Plus, he was going to have to give his 1.5 million Twitter followers back to the Church. The Twitter thing was the deal-breaker.”

For his part, the newly unretired Pope took to his Twitter feed to announce his return in a nonchalant way: “So it turns out I’m not infallible. #FTW.”

(From The Borowitz Report (http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/borowitzreport/2013/02/popes-decision-to-come-out-of-retirement-stirs-controversy.html?mbid=nl_Borowitz%20%2879%29))

[N2CHX]

Oh good! Does this mean we're ever closer to the rapture when millions of fundamentalist Christians get yanked into outer space by an invisible tractor beam, complete with trumpet and galloping horse sound effects? Cool.

[N2NH]

I'm going to have eggs benedict tomorrow just for this occasion.

[KG4CGC]

At least he's admitting it's time to leave. The last pope was made fun of relentlessly for being too old. He did seem pretty out of it most of the time.

[KC2UGV]

The pope decided to give up poping for Lent.

[KG4CGC]

I want to see a nun become pope. Maybe in another 200 years.

[N2NH]

Seems that someone isn't happy...

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Lightning hits St. Peter's Basilica on the day of the announcement.

[n6hcm]

they say he had a really bad neck problem ... from turning the other way after all those problems with children.

[VK3ZL]

Time for the Micks to close up shop, sell off all the assets and give it all back to the millions they have suckered over the centuries...


Religion is a cult for slaves...


Bob..VK3ZL..

[KA9MOT]

Jeez....I wish these Popes would quit dying and retiring..... You end up with a new one and have to start convincing everybody that he is the Anti-Christ all over again.

[w2amr]

ROME — Pope Benedict XVI (http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/people/b/benedict_xvi/index.html?inline=nyt-per), the former Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger who took office in 2005 following the death of his predecessor, said on Monday that he will resign on Feb. 28, the first pope to do so in six centuries.

A profoundly conservative figure whose papacy was overshadowed by sexual abuse scandals in the Roman Catholic Church (http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/organizations/r/roman_catholic_church/index.html?inline=nyt-org), the pope, 85, said that after examining his conscience “before God, I have come to the certainty that my strengths, due to an advanced age, are no longer suited to an adequate exercise” of his position as head of the world’s Roman Catholics.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/12/world/europe/pope-benedict-xvi-says-he-will-retire.html
It's a job for life Jerky. Now quit whining, and get back to work.

[kb2vxa]

"According to the prophecy, the current Pope may be the second last Pope Gloria Olivæ ("Glory of the Olives"). However, it should be noted that some commentators over the centuries have pointed out that there is nothing that says there will be no popes between Gloria Olivæ and Petrus Romanus. It may be that there will be a long line of popes between them!"

I'll go with that, if we're that close to the last Pope we have a time frame. Saint Malachy named the last Pope which in itself gives a time frame. Trouble with that idea is only God knows the day and the hour, he's not about to spoil the surprise or his son could have answered the question put before him. No thanks, I'll set that prophesy aside.

[N2CHX]

http://cdn.ebaumsworld.com/picture/ryanposhusta/PopePalpatine.png

[X-Rated]

http://cdn.thedotcomblog.com/wp-content/uploads/image/approved.gif

Pope Carlo will think the real job sucks. They only pay like $200M a year. That isn't even considered income as that would be subject to taxes and tithing. Ergo, the Pope only gets a billion dollars every 5 years to blow personally the way he sees fit.

[N2CHX]

the Pope only gets a billion dollars every 5 years to blow personally the way he sees fit.

Dollars, or little boys? Just making sure that wasn't a typo.

[kb2vxa]

You forgot the church is a tax free institution. (;->)

"Ergo, the Pope only gets a billion dollars every 5 years to blow personally the way he sees fit."
Ergo, the Pope only gets a billion dollars every 5 years to spend on blow the way he sees fit. There, that's better.

Vin Mariani was a tonic and patent medicine created circa 1863 by Angelo Mariani, a French chemist who became intrigued with coca and its economic potential after reading Paolo Mantegazza’s paper on coca's effects. In 1863, Mariani started marketing a wine called Vin Tonique Mariani which was made from Bordeaux wine treated with coca leaves. Vin Mariani was very popular in its day, Pope Leo XIII and later Pope Saint Pius X were both Vin Mariani drinkers. Pope Leo awarded a Vatican gold medal to the wine, and also appeared on a poster endorsing it.

[W7XF]

<snip>You forgot the church is a tax free institution. (;->) <snip>


Not for much longer if some can get things changed......

[kb2vxa]

Not likely but the way the Constitution has become so much political toilet paper, in the words of Antonia Timmens (Nicole Sullivan MAD TV) "It is possible."

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof... ?

[HUGH]

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[kb2vxa]

Hey laAAAdy, Bavarians know when to quit and they make better beer too. <razz>

[KJ3N]

Here's your real reason...

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/religion/the-pope/8760103/Pope-accused-of-crimes-against-humanity.html

[kb2vxa]

Naaa, you didn't read the very article you linked to.

[w2amr]

"The odds against the court opening an investigation are enormous"

Too Bad, it really should be done.

[WX7P]

"The odds against the court opening an investigation are enormous"

Too Bad, it really should be done.

I'll see your ATCO and raise you a Fremont.

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[KA9MOT]

I'll see your ATCO and raise you a Fremont.

8924

I grew up at the Old Pocono Drag Lodge. Until they closed it in 1973. I'm the fat kid in the video.


http://youtu.be/tQKp3QR5Los

[w2amr]

I have been hanging onto this one for a long time. Won it with a 65 Impala D/ stocker with a 4 speed 409.

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[WX7P]

I have been hanging onto this one for a long time. Won it with a 65 Impala D/ stocker with a 4 speed 409.

8925
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I fold. Can't beat that.

The best I did was a 6.59 in the quarter with my 64 Valiant.

[w2amr]

I fold. Can't beat that.

The best I did was a 6.59 in the quarter with my 64 Valiant.
Minutes?:lol:

[WX7P]

Minutes?:lol:

yes! good catch

[KA9MOT]

I fold. Can't beat that.

The best I did was a 6.59 in the quarter with my 64 Valiant.

In the 1/8 mile you mean?

[NA4BH]

In the 1/8 mile you mean?

You are a bad man. :lol: :lol:

[ka4dpo]

Looks like the Vatican is eyeballing and Italian Bishop for the job. Bishop Cicolla of the Verona Diocese. If he is selected there will be not one but two historic events. The second Pope to resign in history and the very first ever Pope Cicolla.

[NQ6U]

Looks like the Vatican is eyeballing and Italian Bishop for the job. Bishop Cicolla of the Verona Diocese. If he is selected there will be not one but two historic events. The second Pope to resign in history and the very first ever Pope Cicolla.

Not necessarily—popes can choose any name they want. Pope Benedict's real name is Joseph Ratzinger.

[W4GPL]

Ratz bastid.

[NQ6U]

Ratz bastid.

I think Ratzinger sounds like an insulting remark made by a rodent.

[kb2vxa]

Spoiled your little joke, did he now? (;->)

[NA4BH]

Things will be ok until he picks the name Carlo, unless it is Carlo II. Copyright infringements, you know.

[NQ6U]

I just got this in the mail today:


Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re

St. Peter's Basilica

Vatican City

Dear Pope Carlo I;

Thank you very much for your interest in employment opportunities with the Roman Catholic Church. This letter is to inform you that we have selected the candidate whom we believe most closely matches the job requirements of the position.

We appreciate you taking the time to apply for employment with our church and wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors.

Best regards,

[Signed] Giovanni Battista Re

Damn. I really wanted those red shoes.

—Pope Carlo l

[W4GPL]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RT0wyjCWphw&feature=youtu.be - House of Cardinals (parody of House of Cards)..

[NA4BH]

I just got this in the mail today:



Damn. I really wanted those red shoes.

—Pope Carlo l

That chick named Dorothy has them now.

http://www.vandoak.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Ruby-slippers-wizard-of-oz.jpg

[W4GPL]

White smoke, where's Carlo?

[PA5COR]

Must be in Rome for the festiveties now they picked him as new pope ;)

[NQ6U]

Must be in Rome for the festiveties now they picked him as new pope ;)

Nope:


Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re

St. Peter's Basilica

Vatican City

Dear Pope Carlo I;

Thank you very much for your interest in employment opportunities with the Roman Catholic Church.
This letter is to inform you that we have selected the candidate whom we believe most closely matches the job requirements of the position.

We appreciate you taking the time to apply for employment with our church and wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors.

Best regards,

[Signed] Giovanni Battista Re

[K7SGJ]

Nope:

Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re
St.
Peter's Basilica

Vatican City

Dear Pope Carlo I;

Thank you very much for your interest in employment opportunities with the Roman Catholic Church.
This letter is to inform you that we have selected the candidate whom we believe most closely matches the job requirements of the position.

We appreciate you taking the time to apply for employment with our church and wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors.

Best regards,

[Signed] Giovanni Battista Re


The Bastid

[NQ6U]

The Bastid

I ain't been to church since 1968. Do you think that might have had something to do with it?

[K7SGJ]

I ain't been to church since 1968. Do you think that might have had something to do with it?

Neither has Jorge.

[NQ6U]

The new Pope has been selected (http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/03/13/174201655/a-pope-is-chosen), Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires, Argentina. He'll go by the nom-de-pope Francis l. A Jesuit, no less; that could prove interesting. Those guys have a reputation for being rather...worldly, as priests go.

[K7SGJ]

I wonder if he has to go through allo the BS of legally changing his name, or if he justs says, fuck you, I'm da Pope Frankie da foist.

[NQ6U]

From the Wikipedia article on Bergoglio: (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jorge_Bergoglio)


Views

Abortion and euthanasia

Cardinal Bergoglio has invited his clergy and laity to oppose both abortion and euthanasia.
Homosexuality

He has affirmed church teaching on homosexuality, though he teaches the importance of respecting individuals who are homosexual. He strongly opposed legislation introduced in 2010 by the Argentine Government to allow same-sex marriage, calling it a "real and dire anthropological throwback". In a letter to the monasteries of Buenos Aires, he wrote: "Let's not be naive, we're not talking about a simple political battle; it is a destructive pretension against the plan of God. We are not talking about a mere bill, but rather a machination of the Father of Lies that seeks to confuse and deceive the children of God." He has also insisted that adoption by homosexuals is a form of discrimination against children. This position received a rebuke from Argentine president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, who said the church's tone was reminiscent of "medieval times and the Inquisition".

So, looks like more of the same ol' same ol'. They shoulda chosen me.

—Pope Carlo l

[WX7P]

From the Wikipedia article on Bergoglio: (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jorge_Bergoglio)

Views

Abortion and euthanasia

Cardinal Bergoglio has invited his clergy and laity to oppose both abortion and euthanasia.
Homosexuality

He has affirmed church teaching on homosexuality, though he teaches the importance of respecting individuals who are homosexual. He strongly opposed legislation introduced in 2010 by the Argentine Government to allow same-sex marriage, calling it a "real and dire anthropological throwback". In a letter to the monasteries of Buenos Aires, he wrote: "Let's not be naive, we're not talking about a simple political battle; it is a destructive pretension against the plan of God. We are not talking about a mere bill, but rather a machination of the Father of Lies that seeks to confuse and deceive the children of God." He has also insisted that adoption by homosexuals is a form of discrimination against children. This position received a rebuke from Argentine president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, who said the church's tone was reminiscent of "medieval times and the Inquisition".

So, looks like more of the same ol' same ol'. They shoulda chosen me.

—Pope Carlo l

Well, if he's the neanderthal that he appears to be, he at least won't be around long. He's 76.

I'm sure those hoping for either the reincarnation of John XXIII or Pius VII were seriously disappointed.

[X-Rated]

http://www.salon.com/2013/03/13/ladies_and_gentleman_we_have_a_new_pope/?source=newsletter

Take a peek at the new pope.

Whoever it may be.


VATICAN CITY — Cardinals elected a new pope to lead the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics on Wednesday, overcoming deep divisions to select the 266th pope in a remarkably fast conclave.

Tens of thousands of people who braved cold rain to watch the smokestack atop the Sistine Chapel jumped in joy when white smoke poured out, many shouting “Habemus Papam!” or “We have a pope!” — as the bells of St. Peter’s Basilica and churches across Rome tolled, signaling a pontiff had been chosen.

[w2amr]

Well, if he's the neanderthal that he appears to be, he at least won't be around long. He's 76.

I'm sure those hoping for either the reincarnation of John XXIII or Pius VII were seriously disappointed.
Only 76? I'm sure he will be turning the church in a new direction.:lol:

[KJ3N]

Well, if he's the neanderthal that he appears to be, he at least won't be around long. He's 76.

I'm sure those hoping for either the reincarnation of John XXIII or Pius VII were seriously disappointed.

Meet the new boss; same as the old boss. :roll:

[kb2vxa]

RATS, you beat me to it! Well, you didn't think God's liaison would OK homosexuality when God laid down the law via Moses and affirmed it by bombing Sodomy as Lot and his family ran for their lives? Not taking sides here, just pointing it out.

"They shoulda chosen me."
Sorry Your Holiness, you're already Pope and there's someone out to usurp your throne. Time to call out the Swiss Cheese Guard and lay down Limburger in his path.

White smoke eh? Seems like they need a better bong, and so it was that later as the miller told his tale that the smoke at first just ghostly turned a whiter shade of pale. Who invited the miller anyway?

[KJ3N]

Working on a vacation.. ;)

http://forums.qrz.com/showthread.php?383475-BREAKING-NEWS!!!!-NEW-POPE!!!&p=2795442#post2795442

It gets better on the next page.

"Gee, ain't I a stinker?"

[PA5COR]

It's not worth it to be banned for that crapola.

[KJ3N]

It's not worth it to be banned for that crapola.

Wouldn't be the first time. Not going to be the last, either.

[WX7P]

It's not worth it to be banned for that crapola.

Well, it is the zed, Cor. So what?

I see the Tom Lehrer clip was dinged by my personal dumbass ex-cop. THAT guy is a piece of work. It's too bad Joe Rudi (baseball player-NK7U) hangs with that idiot. That guy has said stuff FAR more offensive than anything Jim could conjure up.

[WX7P]

The moron over there is doubling down.

Now it's his "moral obligation" to defend his opinion.

[KJ3N]

The moron over there is doubling down.

Now it's his "moral obligation" to defend his opinion.

A glaring example of the Christian Taliban I eluded to earlier in the thread. Not surprisingly, it went completely over his head.

[KG4CGC]

Toss in some Geller and watch the foam sputum.

[KJ3N]

Anyone care to explain this post to me?

http://forums.qrz.com/showthread.php?382319-Discussion-of-Religious-Materials&p=2796386#post2796386

I'm just not getting it. :headscratch:

[N2NH]

Meet the new boss; same as the old boss. :roll:

Pretty much what I thought too. Glad I'm not Catholic anymore. That is a total waste of time. I still can't believe the news coverage here though. It was even on at lunchtime today on most channels. Seriously, WTF?

[KJ3N]

Spotted at the Vatican.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lMbSXs8leCo/UUH238aagYI/AAAAAAABWJQ/P18UrjTiy1E/s1600/Vatican+yarmulka.jpg

:rofl:

[KC2UGV]

RATS, you beat me to it! Well, you didn't think God's liaison would OK homosexuality when God laid down the law via Moses and affirmed it by bombing Sodomy as Lot and his family ran for their lives? Not taking sides here, just pointing it out.


Jehovah destroyed Sodom not because of "teh gays"... It was due to the utter evil, evidence by their lack of hospitality to Jehovah's messengers. Homosexuality is on par with eating shellfish, according to the OT. Jesus never spoke a word on it in the NT, only Paul did. And, Paul never met Jesus, and in fact converted about 60 years or so after Jesus died. And, Paul had some really weird beliefs on a lot of topics.

[WX7P]

A glaring example of the Christian Taliban I eluded to earlier in the thread. Not surprisingly, it went completely over his head.

That guy is a prime example of that type of thinking. It's astounding he was ever a cop with any real authority. He finally found a place in the world where the people are just as goofy and deluded as he is.

[KC2UGV]

Anyone care to explain this post to me?

http://forums.qrz.com/showthread.php?382319-Discussion-of-Religious-Materials&p=2796386#post2796386

I'm just not getting it. :headscratch:

He likes to poke fun at the cult behind the Elecraft K3.

[kb2vxa]

"Jehovah destroyed Sodom not because of "teh gays"... It was due to the utter evil, evidence by their lack of hospitality to Jehovah's messengers."

You just love to contradict me but in doing so reenforce what I say so more power to you. Case in point, it was the WAY they showed much MORE than a simple lack of hospitality which is WHY the messengers struck them blind. You have an interesting way of showing your lack of understanding what you read, where do you think the word SODOMy comes from? Perhaps if the scene was in the other of the twin cities it would be GOMORRAHy? (sarcasm) Funny how you call a lack of hospitality "utter evil" when everybody else calls it rude. Homosexuality is only a part of that utter evil in a city where anything goes, utter lawlessness.

"Jesus never spoke a word on it in the NT, only Paul did. And, Paul never met Jesus, and in fact converted about 60 years or so after Jesus died. And, Paul had some really weird beliefs on a lot of topics."

What has the New Testament have to do with anything? Why do you consider Paul's beliefs weird? Since you brought it up perhaps you could pick a few and explain the why of each one. A blanket statement says nothing, specifics may prove interesting since you piqued my curiosity. I have a suspicion it's because later editors of the Revised Standard Edition changed Paul's epistles to make them less favorable toward women in positions of authority. We shall see, if you're forthcoming.

Oh, speaking of a lack of hospitality, remember how when Billy Martin was manager of the Yankees he'd kick dirt on the umpire? When Jesus sent his Apostles out to preach the gospel he instructed them that if they were not well received they should kick the dust from their sandals and move on. It's a little known extreme Jewish insult in case you (collectively out there) didn't know, Billy's way of saying 4Q.