I didn't repeat the campaign in 2013 because I'd never experienced a Pope stepping down, so I wasn't sure of the legitimacy. Plus, I wasn't blogging at the time.
But things are much clearer in 2025. Plus, with the current eligibility requirements that the Pope be under 80, it might be the last chance to make him Bishop of Rome.
Since we're still in the novemdiales (period of mourning), I'm not going to break out the campaign signs or start sending my large *ahem* "campaign contributions." Yet. But I think we'll be near enough the end of that by next week to really kick this thing into gear.
But I would also argue that the world is in a pretty delicate place. Democracy seems to be at risk everywhere. Life is getting more expensive, and for the first time in history, war isn't just death and fighting, it's economics and computer hacking. Pope Francis was important in bringing people wisdom and hope during this time. In fact, Popes have always had an important role in times like this.
That's why I argue we should not be leaving the Vatican in a leadership vacuum. We should appoint a temp-pope. I wrote a song about it.
That's why I argue we should not be leaving the Vatican in a leadership vacuum. We should appoint a temp-pope. I wrote a song about it.
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While I'm not a big fan of the catholic church, and the position of the pope has had some history of corruption, I do believe that is mostly a thing of the past. While there are still lots of decisions made that I don't agree with, this popes opinion of loving everyone even if they do stuff not in line with the church, white, black, gay, cucumber, etc. was something I could get on board with.
I think Denis could follow this up and keep it going. and as a bonus, he'd make the Vatican into a super fire safe place.....Or burn it down while trying to have some fun.
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