[watsonfellow]

I think this article is true. I am in Taipei right now and that appears to be the gist of what will happen according to local reports.

This Pope I am afraid is losing control over the Vatican due to his illness, yes he is still sharp but he is enormously weak and unable to resist the pressures brought to bear by very senior Curial Prelates. It is sad really because like Reagan, the Holy Father, while a Holy Pontiff has appointed very many evil men to high offices within the Church.

[eleni121]

It is sad really because like Reagan, the Holy Father, while a Holy Pontiff has appointed very many evil men to high offices within the Church.

Too much sun or too much snow got you? President Reagan appointed evil men? Start naming them......

[EODGUY]

This, in my opinion, is really tragic. I served in Taiwan and returned to the US a little over a year before we severed diplomatic relations with Taiwan at the insistance of Peking. I have long contended that our Pope is being spoon fed information by those around him that serves an agenda, in this case, contrary to the best interests of Taiwan and the Catholic Church.

I will never understand the propriety of turning our backs on a democracy......especially one that desperately needs our support.

It's been 30 years since I lived in Taiwan (Tainan) and would love to return for a visit. I pray that there is a free Taiwan to visit in the future.

[KneelBeforeZod]

Don't see much mention of the Pope at Lu Shan temple these days...

hows things in Taipei otherwise?