[yarddog]

I actually have wondered why Benedict retired. At first I assumed it was his health. Now I do suspect some kind of cabal but have no idea who they could be.

[bboop]

This has been discussed for a while now and there seems to be some substance to it. Obama met with Pope Benedict - no one else present - for one hour. I really really liked Pope Benedict. And I really really despise Obama.

[marktwain]

I actually have wondered why Benedict retired. At first I assumed it was his health. Now I do suspect some kind of cabal but have no idea who they could be.

You are not the only one.

Pope Benedict retires (virtually unheard of!) and a radically leftist pope takes his place, all at the height of leftist power, with President Obama at the helm.

But it was a simple coincidence...