>>>This will be an immense challenge to those who support a different agenda from that of the Holy Father.<<<
As NYer amply demonstrated today in her thread on Assisi, the Holy Father "nailed" the Franciscans who played fast and loose with Assisi as their own personal "peace enclave." To learn more about how tough this was, read Whispers in the Loggia which spells out just how much he smacked down these dissidents and what a master stroke it was!
I am not sure this is the final version. However, if Pope Benedict XVI signed it, it will not be trivial. He has not appointed one US Bishop to a major See as yet. It is believed that he is personally choosing each and every new Bishop himself as he knows them all. Also, his Curial appointments have not been announced. Finally, it is widely believed that Archbishop Levada was chosen since he wanted an American to clean up the cesspool here among the Episcopacy.
I think a bit of slack is warranted until some noted Canonists give us their take. In the meantime, I am hopeful and obedient as always to Peter.
Frank
Hmmm... not entirely accurate, but the gist is very true. Benedict has named some Bishops in some significant dioceses, but has named none voluntarily: He has allowed some coadjutors appointed by John Paul to take over diocese, and he filled a couple vacancies which had already been filled, and one created by a death. But he has not created and subsequently filled any discretionary vacancies.