Thats what used to get all of the Soviet leaders too...that “ill health.”
The back story on this will be thrilling to read.
AKA, "The Kremlin Flu."
“The back story on this will be thrilling to read.”
For example, did the Pope resign before Sodano could oust Bertone???
“The late John Paul II’s secretary of state, Cardinal Angelo Sodano, is trying to sideline Bertone and put one of his own proteges in place before Benedict dies, Galeazzi said.”
Kind of like the jostling you see take place with the Supreme Court. Resign while you can still get a certain Judge put in place.
If it is not his health whatever is going on inside the Church must be very very powerful with major repercussions.
He’s 85, is expected to travel all over the world and hold Mass many times week, while writing, advising, etc.
He’s weak and sick. I’d like to see what you’re doing at 85.