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Pope Days, Now in Toronto!

Posted By: Mazer31, on host 64.229.115.198
Date: Friday, July 26, 2002, at 07:40:27

So the Pope is in Toronto for a few days, officiating at the World Youth Days. Which, of course, has led to a number of debates my friends and I about all things papal.

However, since I don't know a whole lot about the subject (never a good position to be in in a debate), I thought I'd inquire of you folks.

How does one become elected pope? And it's a lifetime thing? So, is there any reason a pope would abdicate? Could he even do that? Could he be forced out? What type of reasons would there be for that?

Would having a younger pope make any sort of difference in terms of his ability to fufill the role?

What is this history of the position? Is there any biblical background? What is the exact "job description"?

Thanks

Maz"And what was the name of the one with the pet elephant?"er31

Replies To This Message

Re: Pope Days, Now in Toronto! - wintermute - Sat, 7/27/2002, 03:05:59
- Re: Pope Qs - Nyperold - Sat, 7/27/2002, 08:00:34
  - Re: Pope Qs - wintermute - Sat, 7/27/2002, 10:27:12
    - Re: Pope Qs - Gabe - Sun, 7/28/2002, 21:11:46
Re: Pope Days, Now in Toronto! - alissam828 - Fri, 7/26/2002, 11:58:35

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Message:	> So the Pope is in Toronto for a few days, officiating at the World Youth Days. Which, of course, has led to a number of debates my friends and I about all things papal. > > However, since I don't know a whole lot about the subject (never a good position to be in in a debate), I thought I'd inquire of you folks. > > How does one become elected pope? And it's a lifetime thing? So, is there any reason a pope would abdicate? Could he even do that? Could he be forced out? What type of reasons would there be for that? > > Would having a younger pope make any sort of difference in terms of his ability to fufill the role? > > What is this history of the position? Is there any biblical background? What is the exact "job description"? > > Thanks > > Maz"And what was the name of the one with the pet elephant?"er31
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