[piusv]

And it needs to be remembered that rather perversely, on this subject he has church tradition on his side.

Yes, how ironic. He will use tradition when it suits him I'm sure.

[ebb tide]

Bergoglo has done nothing but praise the deceased communist atheist dictator, Fidel Castro. Castro did not relinquish his official position as Maximo Lider until he was 82 years old. He only did so because of his failing health and he then appointed his brother as the new Lider.

I see little difference between Bergoglio and Castro, politically and otherwise.

[Elsie]

He will use tradition when it suits him I'm sure.

This is what Rome does best!