current Pope sure got old(er) fast - aging Pope using wheeled thing for first time

[Liberal_in_LA]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOEIugOfRZ8

[hlthe2b]

1. I thought when he was named it was said that he was a mere "placeholder"

He's already had at least two minor? strokes and was said to have had heart surgery (secret) in recent years. When he was named he was in supposed poor health as I can recall his brother saying something to the effect that his would be a short papacy, given his health?

I won't wish him ill, but as Popes go, he certainly is not, in any measure, good for the long term future of Catholicism.

[Warpy]

7. I took one look at him and said his reign would be short and acrimonious

I've been right about the acrimonious part. It remains to be seen if the short part comes through, too. Right now, it looks like it will.

Then we'll be treated to the spectacle of the church conservatives trying to kick him upstairs to be a saint.

[dsc]

2. can't get video to work

but he is 84 years old and in dubious health so it isn't surprising.

[LuvNewcastle]

3. They should call it the holy-roller.

n/t

[Warren DeMontague]

4. the dark side of the force fucks people up, fast.

[MilesColtrane]

5. I think he should use a red Holy Rascal™.

...to match his shoes.

[Ter]

6. Well, I think he was 78 when named Pope

That was 2005, 6 years ago.

[Skittles]

8. ridiculous pomp

wheeling or no wheeling