[Constitutions Grandchild]

News on Drudge is that Obama delivered a letter from Kennedy to the Holy Father when he was in Rome. The letter, according to Rome, went unanswered. Vatican sources have said as to having clout, Kennedy is persona non grata. As to being a sinner looking to the grace that saves us all, he certainly qualifies for consideration.

It will be up to the local diocese. I'm thinking he's going out with bells and whistles. Rome, last time I checked, is still in Italy. The Senator's remains are still in America.

He's baptized. I'm thinking he is now engaged in the final deliberation of what “is” is.

[Desdemona]

I'm thinking he's going out with bells and whistles.

Um, no. Bells and whistles is the archbishop saying the funeral Mass at the cathedral and that's not happening.