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[deleted] OP t1_je7dtlf wrote
So, if he dies, who becomes the new Pope?
yellovalleyrook t1_je852s8 wrote
There is a Pope in reserve. He can come out of retirement and cover.
[deleted] OP t1_je8f7du wrote
The ultimate pinch hitter, would be like Derek Jeter being your pinch hitter.
capitao_moura t1_je70um6 wrote
No habemus papa
IgnoreIfOffended t1_je752pw wrote
Thoughts and prayers, the solution to everything!
Fredg450 t1_je9g36f wrote
We need six altar boys STAT!
_iamnotgeorge_ t1_je6yw7u wrote
Wonder if that's something we all try to avoid for three years...
[deleted] OP t1_je7djy8 wrote
Remember in 2020, when he was sick with a "cold" in March, while COVID was ravaging Italy?
_iamnotgeorge_ t1_je7dsr8 wrote
Tbh, no. I don't follow "Church News". And I really couldn't care less what "Northface-Jacket-Man" does. :)
I0I0I0I t1_je6z4nz wrote
/me braces for the hospital gown fakes.
Hadr619 t1_je7012n wrote
If only that puffy coat was really his
PandaMuffin1 t1_je711jw wrote
Honest question. Can't he just retire? His health has been failing for years.
notapolita t1_je71ee4 wrote
Technically he can, that's what the previous pope did too. But it's supposed to be a life-long position.
Kaltias t1_je74xpd wrote
He said a few months ago he would retire in case of permanent health problems preventing him from carrying out his duties, so he doesn't rule out the option if it becomes necessary.
He can retire but he doesn't want to, at least not yet.
yellovalleyrook t1_je858aw wrote
How important are his duties really?
Kaltias t1_je8z1pu wrote
He is a head of state and the leader of a religion with over 1 billion followers, so i would say important enough
yellovalleyrook t1_je98z3d wrote
His state is 100 acres with a population of less than 1000.
The Catholic bureaucracy can no doubt manage without him.
Overweighover t1_je71c1b wrote
God chose him for life.
Punkolio t1_je8f85h wrote
Francis sure has gotten weak.
Old Benedict had a lot more pep in his step at this age.
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Mattress_Of_Needles t1_je762q2 wrote
oh no... anyway, I just got into this band called Big Thief. The whole band is ridiculously talented but I love watching their guitarist, Buck Meek, play. He's so fucking casual when he plays but goddamn...I gotta practice more.
FakePecu t1_je84540 wrote
Sarah for next Pope.
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quaffee t1_je6yuwy wrote
He should have worn his coat.