[Claud]

Believe me, I know this is pie in the sky. But Deo volente... I am sitting here thinking of all the praise this guy gets. It's sorta like being an abused child in a home where the abusing parent is a loved/respected/cherished member of the community. Everybody thinks you're crazy for not liking the guy.

Benedict, if there WAS some divine plan for your abdication, for the love of Holy Mother Church, speak up now and give courage to the Cardinals.

[Buckeye McFrog]

Pope Francis does not receive much praise in the circles I travel in. Reactions range from “are you REALLY sure they translated him correctly?” to “the guy has absolutely flipped his lid!”