Tag Archives: Tarcisio Bertone

Unease in Vatican over cardinal’s ‘luxury flat’

For Catholic men there are basically only two reasons why they would want to join the priesthood; an easy affluent life and boys. Take one or the other away from them, and there would really be little reason to become … Continue reading

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Pope taps Vatican diplomat to be his top aide

The politics of the Vatican Church; there’s nothing else quite like it on the planet – that’s because there’s nothing quite like the Vatican on the planet; something we have to be thankful for… By the way, don’t you think … Continue reading

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How will the Catholic Church handle a living ex-pope?

The resignation of Benedict XVI raises a conundrum not faced by the Catholic Church for centuries. So much to do about nothing. So the Pope resigns, big deal. He’s just a guy who is the face of one of the most … Continue reading

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Pope defends Vatican number two after leaks scandal

Partners in crime. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press AFP Pope Benedict XVI defended his Secretary of State Tarcisio Bertone against “unjust criticism” on Wednesday, after leaked confidential documents revealed growing opposition to the powerful prelate. “Having noted … Continue reading

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Vatican official blames media — and the devil

That poor devil. Never has a fictional character garnered more attention than the devil, except of course God himself. Only thing is, all the talk about God is positive, while that of the devil is negative. In the meantime, those … Continue reading

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Pope orders cardinals to investigate Vatican leaks

The Pope shouldn’t worry too much about some of the Vatican’s dirty laundry being exposed to the media, after all, what could be worse than widespread homosexuality and pedophilia to a church that is vehemently opposed to gay marriage and … Continue reading

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“Monsignors’ mutiny” revealed by Vatican leaks

The Catholic Church in total disarray; I love it – it couldn’t happen to a bigger bunch of frauds. Now they not only look like a bunch of old women with their cute robes and fancy hats, apparently Vatican leaders … Continue reading

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Pope marks Italy’s birthday

The hypocrisy of the Catholic Church and its leaders is surpassed only by the ignorance and stupidity of its adherents. To say that the Church contributed to education, literature and the arts couldn’t be further from the truth. The Catholic … Continue reading

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