That's a disgusting thought.
Which is fitting since he is a disgusting man. One of the most repugnant creatures who's ever walked the face of the earth.
Here he is playing the evil Queen in the Vatican's spring musical "Snow White"
And here he is just looking plain evil
^ "I'll get you my pretty....and your little dog TOO!"

NPR is reporting that book-makers are giving 1000-to-1 odds on Bono as the next Pope...
My only hope is that in these final quiet moments, he has some self-realization of the damage he and others have done by enabling and then covering up the abuse and that he, and others leading the church, remember that they are there to serve their congregation and community.
For a man of faith, I doubt there can be any punishment worse than knowing you enabled sin and did nothing to protect the victims or stop it.
Ah--but there's the question.
Do you really, REALLY believe that any of the "Princes of the Church" are, in their hearts, "men of faith"?
I don't.
YWiW, here's an article in today's NYTimes that lends credence to your supposition about his connections to Cardinal Mahoney:
A Turbulent Tenure for a Quiet Scholar
Addison, one can only hope.
But, I do wonder if the ambition to lead a church and the political skills necessary to ascend up the hierarchy are mutually exclusive to deep faith and self reflection necessary to really be a man of faith (at least in my opinion). I know others may have a different view.
It seemed that shortly after his announcement, lightning struck St. Peter's basilica.
A Sign From Above?
The 25 gayest pictures of the Pope.
And this come after his valet had released personal papers...
This could be big, folks!
Because she thought it.
Well, I think a lot o folks kinda already knew....
Vatican Closet
The Vatican’s spokesperson, Rev. Federico Lombardi, said reporters should not expect anyone from the Vatican to confirm or deny the allegations.
“We’re not going to run after all the speculation, the fantasies or the opinions that will be expressed on this issue,” he added. “And don’t expect the three cardinals to give you interviews, either, because they have agreed not to answer (questions) or give information on this issue.”
...No surprises here.
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