To: sinkspur
Yeah, and nobody says no to the Pope. Have you ever heard of somebody actually refusing the election? I mean I know there's nothing official since its all secret, but weren't there rumors about one of the cardinals being elected Pope, but he refused to accept? I guess its feasible, at least. They can't make somebody accept, right?
To: Lilllabettt
Nobody can be made to accept, but I've never heard of anybody turning down election to the Papacy.
I just don't think the conclave will elect Ratzinger. In fact, I don't think any curial cardinal will be elected.
8 posted on
11/09/2004 3:55:50 PM PST by
sinkspur
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To: Lilllabettt; AskStPhilomena; Canticle_of_Deborah
Have you ever heard of somebody actually refusing the election?
Yes. Cardinal Siri. In 1958, and 1963.
10 posted on
11/09/2004 10:02:56 PM PST by
thor76
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