TRANSCRIPT: Former Catholic Priest Matthew Fox on Ratzinger, Opus Dei & The Broken Catholic Church

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45. I just read an 2 articles yesterday that ties together

1) Current Pope is said to issue a new law. THis law will eliminate the rules ut in place by the previous Pope which state, an empty PApal seat cannot be filled for 10-15 days after it is emptied. Current Pope's new law will stop this. Reason being given, a new Pope should be on hand to celebrate Easter.
Critics of this possible new law say, not enough time will be given to those Cardinals NOT close to the Vatican who vote on the new Pope, AND too much time is allowed for those Cardinals IN the Vatican to discuss and form alliances on who to vote for.
So if a law says no vote for 10-15 days, WHY MUST current Pope leave February28, knowing a new pope cannot be chosen before Easter.
2) A Cardinal Dolan was deposed in regards to the Archdiocese of Milwaukee's filing for bankruptcy. Mostly caused by lawsuits against priests 'who were arested in sex crimes against children. When did he learn of the crimes and what was done? Creditors accuse the archdiocese, under Archbishop Dolan, of shielding $55 million in a cemetery trust.
Dolan is well thought of in Vatican, so voting early is helpful lest Dolan becomes unavailable due to future lawsuits.