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18. Benedict has resigned, therefore

Wed Mar 13, 2013, 11:42 PM

Mar 2013

he has no official authority or power. There are not "two popes", there is only one pope.

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So we now have two Popes...and the Pope is always right... [View all] Auntie Bush Mar 2013 OP

Which ever one could win an arm wresling tournament..thats how pipoman Mar 2013 #1

That's not how it works. LeftyMom Mar 2013 #2

Yup. Canuckistanian Mar 2013 #13

is Bill Clinton like the old Pope then? Whisp Mar 2013 #12

Haha! He probably has more clout than Benedict! gateley Mar 2013 #16

There's only ONE Pope ashling Mar 2013 #6

^^^^THIS^^^^^ Autumn Mar 2013 #9

hehehe. Whisp Mar 2013 #14

I wondered if he quit pipoman Mar 2013 #17

Maybe he was forced to resign for expecting ashling Mar 2013 #19

Benedict will not be saying anything. So, the issue is moot. n/t Tx4obama Mar 2013 #7

Duh. HuckleB Mar 2013 #8

It would be sweet if Benedict actually moved to Avignon! HuckleB Mar 2013 #10

Nope. "Pope emeritus" is like "former President". (nt) Nye Bevan Mar 2013 #11

Pope Emeritus Benedict said he will follow the new Pope. nadinbrzezinski Mar 2013 #15

Benedict has resigned, therefore liberalhistorian Mar 2013 #18