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What is the future of the Catholic Church in the next two decades with the resignation of the Pope?
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∙ 11y ago
Paradoxically, one of the most conservative popes of recent times created an unwanted precedent by resigning his office. This could have unforeseen consequences for the Church, as I believe that part of the mystique of the papacy is that the pope does not leave office before he dies. It could even result in future cardinals lobbying for the resignation or dismissal of an unpopular pope.
La Repubblica claims that the real reason for Pope Benedict's resignation is the receipt of the report from an inquiry led by Cardinal Herranz. The report allegedly contains serious accounts of corruption, gay sex and blackmail or potential blackmail, even in the Vatican itself. A Vatican spokesman, Federico Lombardi refused to confirm or deny that the report contains the alleged accounts, but if true they pose a dilemma for the Church. The Vatican can continue to deny that its priests are sexually active, heterosexually or homosexually, or that corruption exists within the Church hierarchy. Or it can face up to the problem and take steps to eradicate these evils in its midst.
Failure to act on the allegations leaves open the possibility of greater and more damaging exposure in the future. If the new pope takes action without the support of his cardinals, there is now the precedent that could allow him to be forced out of office. Either way, any evidence of improper sexual activity or corruption could lead to morally disgusted Catholics leaving the Church in droves.
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