[sinkspur]

Unlike Bill Clinton, God doesn't govern by polls. And neither does the Pope, for that matter.

But don't pretend that the Pope doesn't listen to his bishops.

The outcry, just last summer, over a preliminary document on the liturgy, showed that the Vatican WILL listen to a strong voice from the world's bishops.

If celibacy is so strong, would it not survive a vigorous discussion?

[ninenot]

Of course, the document is not yet released, Sink.

It has yet to be seen what effect the screeching has had on the paper.