Pope Predicted a Short Reign to Cardinals

AP ^ | April 20, 2005 | NICOLE WINFIELD

[onyx]

Yes, Maida. I didn't much like his remarks.
Something about "Benedetto's" shortcomings.
Like we need one of our own chiming in with
the bashers.

[pa mom]

Great point. Obviously, Benedict's strengths outweighed any potential downside to his age.

And after all, these days, 90 is very possible. I just pray he stays strong up til the end. JPII went out quite well, just 5 weeks after the surgery. His weakness prior to that time did not materially affect him, IMO.

[Mr Ramsbotham]

Jesus died in his thirties.

[prairiebreeze]

Yes, he did. And your point is..?

[HisKingdomWillAbolishSinDeath]

According to the prophesy he will be the second to the last Pope. The last Pope being evil, before the Kingdom comes. I have no idea of the validity of this prophesy, but if it is true, than I think this Pope won't last long. I believe that Christ returning to Earth, first through His Bride, the perfected, remnant church, is imminent.

[HiTech RedNeck]

The cardinals would do well to research another guy of suitable stature with an eye to availability in the 2010-2015 time frame. Or Ratzinger himself could target a protege. The age of this man doesn't bode very optimistic for an extended reign.

[HiTech RedNeck]

What does Ratzinger think about this Malachy stuff himself? Enough to start thinking about who the next guy ought to be in order to head off the "problem," and dropping strong hints? I am not sure it is good to give in to an extrabiblical prophecy, which might be from the devil rather than God.

[Fitzcarraldo]

The last Pope being evil, before the Kingdom comes.

All we know know for sure is that the forces of evil are arraying against the new Pope. Where that leads is very unclear.

[prairiebreeze]

Well, since I happen to believe the Holy Spirit is at work in these things, I tend to put my trust with God.

[Mr Ramsbotham]

Yes, he did. And your point is..?

My point is that longevity is no indicator of accomplishment.

[prairiebreeze]

Agreed.

[kalee]

I imagine the MSM are already booking their rooms. They had rooms staked out for years in anticipationj of JPII's demise.
I pray he is Pope for a LONG time.

[Dog Gone]

I suspect the most turmoil in the papacy occurs when there are popes who hold the post for a short period of time in succession. That mixes up the makeup of the cardinals.

Since JP II appointed the vast majority of the current cardinals during his long reign, it's not surprising that his successor would look very much like him in most matters.

[Fred]

Nah, Rove would have had him caving in to the gays.....

[Chef Dajuan]

I've heard him called "God's Rottweiler".

Actually, as a Rott owner I kinda like that. They're strong, brave, and loyal breeds and have a noble bearing.

This should have Teddy "Hic!" Kennedy and John Kerry shakin' in their Bass Weejuns.......

[connectthedots]

Speaking of x42; he sure looks like crap for a relatively young guy.

[JohnnyZ]

The cardinals would do well to research another guy of suitable stature with an eye to availability in the 2010-2015 time frame.

I don't think the supply of good Cardinals is about to run out any time soon. But just in case I'll have 'em keep their appointment books open ;)

[Recovering_Democrat]

Yeah, those in their 70s can't possibly have a lasting impact on the world...you just keep believing that, LameStream Press.

[prairiebreeze]

sigh...bump!

[oceanview]

if the next pope takes the name Peter - I'll start to worry.