[lightman]

Regardless of the validity of the rumors, he's leaving under a cloud. A real shame.

Indeed.

His Eminence is an excellent writer whose Feast-Day Encyclicals reveal a depth of heart knowledge--not just head knowledge--about the faith, the Scriptures, and the hymns which bring the Scriptures to life within our assemblies.

I had the privilege of meeting him around this time last year at a parish celebration.

This is a sad evening.

[blu]

So, did he resign or was he forced to resign?