[sinkspur]

Will Benedict select his successor, or was this already anticipated by John Paul II?

Justin Rigali, archbishop of Philadelphia, will select his successor. It is impossible for the Pope to know candidates for the episcopacy; he must rely on "kingmakers" in each country.

[Homer_J_Simpson]

Thanks for the info.

Justin Rigali, archbishop of Philadelphia, will select his successor.

Do you know if he also selected the successor to the Bishop of Oakland a couple of years ago?