[georgia peach]

I cannot thank you enough for taking the time to post this.The current Pope has always seemed ‘off” to me and I was right.I also never understood why Pope Benedict stepped aside.Now I understand somewhat.Thank you.

[M.K. Borders]

Well I don’t, not at all.

What possible pressure could be brought to bear on a sitting conservative (relative) pope that would cause him to cut and run?

[LostInBayport]

I also never understood why Pope Benedict stepped aside

Or was he somehow forced aside? That resignation was a most unusual event and has never rung true to me.

The general tenor of this letter seems to confirm without a doubt what may Catholics (I guess I am a former one; I don't attend church often but my faith in God remains strong) have suspected: there is a gay mafia of sorts running the Vatican, with tentacles that extend over the world. They are in the hierarchy of the institution and are acting as gatekeepers to protect their vile friends.

I feel for the good, honest, faithful priests who are looked at sideways because the many bad apples have spoiled the bunch.