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Reports that Pope is going to resign...

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    #122
    Banbh
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    the Pope from Bavaria has inspired people all over the world.
    Another great Bavarian.


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    #123
    Banbh
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    There is a great outpouring of sh**te from RTE with every programme producing people whose lives were touched by their great leader.

    No sign yet of the Holy Trinity - Waters, Quinn and O'Brien. Must be saving themselves for the heavy TV stuff later on. I wonder one of them doesn't go forward for the job - apart from Breda O'Brien who is unsuitable as she hasn't got a willie.


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    #124
    Beruthiel
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 42,362 Mod ✭✭✭✭Beruthiel


    Paddy Power taking bets.

    Think I'll put some money on Peter Turkson (Ghana), for no other reason than he has a smiley face.

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    Great money to be made if you put a few quid on Father Dougal.


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    #125
    Aquarius34
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    Banbh wrote: »
    Another great Bavarian.


    Oh that will really let the cat out of the bag now. Am I impressed with someone mentioning "Bavaria!


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    #126
    Bannasidhe
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    TheChizler wrote: »
    Was I being naive when I heard this this morning, to excitedly hope that the resignation was part of taking responsibility for his role in coverups etc?

    I wonder will there be some renewed effort to prosecute for his involvement now that whatever protection his position entailed is gone.

    One can always dream.

    Naive??? Delusional more like. :p


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    #127
    robindch
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    Bannasidhe wrote: »
    [...] Pope is going to resign...
    Sticking to his principles like a good catholic, he pulled out before the job was done.


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    #128
    Bannasidhe
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    robindch wrote: »
    Sticking to his principles like a good catholic, he pulled out before the job was done.

    Ohhhh- you are awful - but I like it.


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    #129
    Doctor Strange
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    robindch wrote: »
    Sticking to his principles like a good catholic, he pulled out before the job was done.

    Not setting a great precedent in the whole area of "till death..." :pac:


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    #130
    Just Like Heaven
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    Odds on Dawkins for new pope :p

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    #131
    Penn
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    So... The Pope... What about that then, eh?


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    #132
    Liamario
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    As I said on one of the journal articles, I suspect the pope was being cyber bullied.
    People asking ridiculous questions like-

    Who was the first human to get a soul?
    What has god been up to lately.
    How come gays are an abomination, but its ok to eat fish?
    Who shut the gates on purgatory? Did it have gates?
    Why does god spend so much time at the grammys and so little helping starving children in Africa?

    So, you can see how these ridiculous questions could be seen as bullying.


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    #133
    Liamario
    Registered Users Posts: 2,094 ✭✭✭Liamario


    Now that palpetine is gone, I can't wait till we see the new star wars to see what happens next!!!


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    #134
    nagirrac
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    Come on people, the real story here is who will be the next pope as according to our very own Saint Malachy from the 12th century he will be the last. The name of the last Pope according to Malachy will be Peter ^^^^^


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    #135
    My name is URL
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    joseph brand wrote: »
    German Chancellor Angela Merkel



    Is this an oxymoron?

    Minister-President of Bavaria Horst Seehofer



    If covering up for paedophiles and looking like a twisted, evil emperor, whilst spouting ignorance and bigotry constitutes charisma, then yes, he was quite 'charismatic'. Charles Manson was also a charismatic individual.

    It's no worse than what Kenny had to say about him
    On behalf of the Government and people of Ireland, I would like to extend best wishes to His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI following his declaration today that he intends to step down from his office.

    This is clearly a decision which the Holy Father has taken following careful consideration and deep prayer and reflection.

    It reflects his profound sense of duty to the Church, and also his deep appreciation of the unique pressures of spiritual leadership in the modern world.

    This is a historic day in the life of the Catholic Church and for the many millions of Catholics, both here in Ireland and around the world.

    Pope Benedict has given strong leadership and great service to the Church and her people for many decades.

    I know that all of our thoughts and prayers will be with the Holy Father at this time, and also with those who will shortly gather in Conclave to choose his successor.


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    #136
    Bannasidhe
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    nagirrac wrote: »
    Come on people, the real story here is who will be the next pope as according to our very own Saint Malachy from the 12th century he will be the last. The name of the last Pope according to Malachy will be Peter ^^^^^

    We can but hope he will be the last.

    Some people seem to think this means the end of the world but really, it means the end of the RCC... which will be nice.


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    #137
    seamus
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    Bannasidhe wrote: »
    Some people seem to think this means the end of the world but really, it means the end of the RCC... which will be nice.
    Problem is, if the prophecy comes true, it means that St Malachy really could see the future. Which means the Catholics are right :D


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    #138
    Bannasidhe
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    seamus wrote: »
    Problem is, if the prophecy comes true, it means that St Malachy really could see the future. Which means the Catholics are right :D

    Well, when Malachy was busy bitching to Pope Adrian about the Gaelic Church he utterly failed to see a Papal backed invasion and replacement of all Irish senior clergy for...ohhh...800 years give or take..so as a futuresayer I reckon he is on a par with the Mayans.


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    #139
    ShooterSF
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    I'd love to see Turkson get it just to see the disgust on some of the racist catholics that drink in the country pub I work.


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    #140
    nagirrac
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    Bannasidhe wrote: »
    Well, when Malachy was busy bitching to Pope Adrian about the Gaelic Church he utterly failed to see a Papal backed invasion and replacement of all Irish senior clergy for...ohhh...800 years give or take..so as a futuresayer I reckon he is on a par with the Mayans.

    The Mayans said nothing about the end of the world, that was people interested in selling books.
    Our man Malachy said nothing about the end of the world either, he just said "The End" after the entry for the pope called Peter, indicating that was the last Pope.


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    #141
    Bannasidhe
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    nagirrac wrote: »
    The Mayans said nothing about the end of the world, that was people interested in selling books.
    Our man Malachy said nothing about the end of the world either, he just said "The End" after the entry for the pope called Peter, indicating that was the last Pope.

    I didn't say he said the end of the world :confused:. I said some people interpret the 'last pope' thing as indicating the end of the world...


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    #142
    _GOD_
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    "Top catholic pulls out early"


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    #143
    Sierra 117
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    I think the Doctor should be the next pope. He wouldn't need to retire when he gets old, he could just regenerate.


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    #144
    nagirrac
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    Bannasidhe wrote: »
    I didn't say he said the end of the world :confused:. I said some people interpret the 'last pope' thing as indicating the end of the world...

    I know what you said:)
    I think hopes for the end of the RCC anytime soon are a bit optimistic given their numbers worldwide. They could cease to exist as we know them which would be more realistic and welcome. There is no question they need to change their approach if they want to survive long term, something I think many if not most of their members would agree with.
    Allowing priests to marry and accepting women as equals would be a great start.


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    #145
    Malari
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    Sierra 117 wrote: »
    I think the Doctor should be the next pope. He wouldn't need to retire when he gets old, he could just regenerate.

    Thought you were talking about Valentino Rossi for a minute....must get my geek on and look up "properties of Dr. Who"....:o


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    #146
    wench
    Registered Users Posts: 1,636 ✭✭✭wench


    My vote would be for Wil Wheaton - then there would only be one commandment - "Don't be a dick!"


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    #147
    robindch
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    wench wrote: »
    My vote would be for Wil Wheaton - then there would only be one commandment - "Don't be a dick!"
    Instead of the current "You must have one" presumably.


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    #148
    Stheno
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    What about Georgeous Georg as he's been nicknamed in the media?

    Popes right hand man, already on the cover of vanity fair, has his own site?

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    #149
    robindch
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    This guy's running in some Italian election soon, innit?

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    #150
    legspin
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    Stheno wrote: »
    What about Georgeous Georg as he's been nicknamed in the media?

    Popes right hand man, already on the cover of vanity fair, has his own site?

    article-0-16F57385000005DC-772_306x423.jpg

    I thought that was Gary Lineker for a sec


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    #151
    Bannasidhe
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    Pah - more bloody white men. Ha!

    I know who I'm backing:

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