[Romulus]

Maybe we ought to consider returning to the historic practice of popular election of bishops:

They're ready when you are.

[history_matters]

Well done. Ditto.

[sinkspur]

Did you read the article? Papal selection of bishops is, historically, a rather recent occurrence, even in America. St. Augustine was chosen by the people.

I don't advocate that it be a totally democratic process, but more input from "the faithful" would be a wise move at this point.

[infowarrior]

Sorry, Romulus, there is no popular election of clergy in Episcopal ranks, either. Take for example the recent events in Accokeek, Maryland, where the elected choice of the parish was refused by a radical left bishop, even to the point of involving the U S Government in what would be a totally religious situation...

the infowarrior