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To: xzins
Who is Ratzinger and what is his position in the church (other than cardinal?)

Prefect (head) of the Congregation for the Faith. He is in charge of resolving doctrinal issues.

Is he a possible "next Pope

No. He's 78.

23 posted on 07/06/2004 12:57:05 PM PDT by sinkspur (There's no problem on the inside of a kid that the outside of a dog can't cure.)
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To: sinkspur

Thanks, Sinkspur.

Good info.


26 posted on 07/06/2004 12:59:55 PM PDT by xzins (Retired Army and Supporting Bush/Cheney 2004!)
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To: sinkspur
No. He's 78.

Too young?
29 posted on 07/06/2004 1:03:54 PM PDT by johnb838 (Understand the root causes of AMERICAN Anger.)
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To: sinkspur

I think he is quite a bit higher than 78, but I don't think he is #1. IIRC he is in the top ten list for next Pope.


96 posted on 07/06/2004 2:01:21 PM PDT by Woodman ("One of the most striking differences between a cat and a lie is that a cat has only nine lives." PW)
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To: sinkspur

I agree with the position to ban communion from pro-infanticide politicians. However, what's next, banning the communion to those who believe in capital punishment? Whoops.


98 posted on 07/06/2004 2:02:08 PM PDT by Danrec
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