To: Siobhan
I understand from my sister that Cardinal Egan wants to remain in New York "in power" until he is 78. How old is he now? I thought ordinaries had to submit their resignation upon their 75th birthday. The major difference between Eddie and our Holy Father - for Eddie it's all about what he wants and for His Holiness it's all about what He wants.
So I've been told to expect a "makeover" for Egan to make him look like Pope Benedict's best ally.
Ugh. It seems to me that Cardinal George is Benedict XVI's best ally among the US Cardinals and Archbishop Burke his best ally among the US bishops.
124 posted on
05/01/2005 3:36:04 PM PDT by
ELS
(Vivat Benedictus XVI!)
To: ELS; Siobhan
Edward Cardinal Egan was born on April 2, 1932, so I guess he must have just turned 73...
>>>mustering up charity here<<<..... I can't stand his voice.
To: ELS
Just because they have to submit their resignation doesn't mean it has to be accepted. Look at Cardinal O'Connor's age and think of competition...
126 posted on
05/01/2005 8:03:17 PM PDT by
Siobhan
("Christianity is, by its very nature, joy -- the ability to be joyful." -- Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger)
To: ELS
The major difference between Eddie and our Holy Father - for Eddie it's all about what he wants and for His Holiness it's all about what He wants. Brilliantly said.
127 posted on
05/01/2005 8:05:12 PM PDT by
Siobhan
("Christianity is, by its very nature, joy -- the ability to be joyful." -- Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger)
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