Here's a detailed article on the papal election process: [link]
Mal: You are very much lacking in imagination. Zoe: I imagine that's so, sir.
'Out Of Gas'
Natter 34: Freak With No Name
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Susan W. - Apr 01, 2005 8:49:24 am PST #2273 of 10001
Good Trouble and Righteous Fights
DXMachina - Apr 01, 2005 8:49:29 am PST #2274 of 10001
You always do this. We get tipsy, and you take advantage of my love of the scientific method.
What happens after the Pope dies? When is a new one chosen?
About two weeks after the old one dies.
We were discussing if Vegas or any of the British bookmakers had betting lines up on the potential candidates. I'm thinking Bernard Cardinal Law would get pretty long odds.
Aims - Apr 01, 2005 8:50:32 am PST #2275 of 10001
Shit's all sorts of different now.
Hayden - Apr 01, 2005 8:50:46 am PST #2276 of 10001
aka "The artist formerly known as Corwood Industries."
You don't want your obituary to be a footnote to Jerry Falwell's, do you??
With my luck, my obituary would be a footnote to Frank Perdue's.
Nutty - Apr 01, 2005 8:51:25 am PST #2277 of 10001
"Mister Spock is on his fanny, sir. Reports heavy damage."
I'm thinking Bernard Cardinal Law would get pretty long odds.
Ya think? When the only special interest group backing you is the pederasts' lobby, your chances are kinda poor.
Alibelle - Apr 01, 2005 8:51:29 am PST #2278 of 10001
Apart from sports, "my secret favorite thing on earth is ketchup. I will put ketchup on anything. But it has to be Heinz." - my husband, Michael Vartan
Admittedly, I'm getting this from "Eurotrip," Aimee, (just because it was the most recent place I saw mention of it) but don't all the cardinals (or is it dioceses? The high ranking peeps, anyway.) go into seclusion, and pick someone, and then they have smoke from a special chimney, and a bell, and then the new pope who is chosen goes out onto a balcony, or something, so everyone can see who is chosen.
That vague "Eurotrip" explanation did resonate with the vague memories of high school European history I have at any rate.
But I'm positive that someone who is more expert will answer soon. ETA: Or someone will answer before I can post this, of course.
Aims - Apr 01, 2005 8:52:21 am PST #2279 of 10001
Shit's all sorts of different now.
Bernard Cardinal Law
Now, I assume that they change their name when they become Pope, much like nuns and monks do? Cause Pope Bernie just doesn't seem right.
Tom Scola - Apr 01, 2005 8:52:45 am PST #2280 of 10001
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
Remember, betting on the next pope is an excommunicable offence: [link]
Topic!Cindy - Apr 01, 2005 8:52:48 am PST #2281 of 10001
What is even happening?
NOT DEAD YET, MAYBE
Here's the latest TV scoop. I'm not in the same room as the TV, so heaven only knows what's happened now.
First, Italian Media reported the pope passed away.
Then, they said that wasn't true.
Then, there was a rumor that there was brain death, as per an EEG. However, if there is "only" brain death, that would indicate that he was on a respirator, because if your brain dies, the rest of you follows suit.
So, yeah. It's Schroedinger's Pope right now.
Hayden - Apr 01, 2005 8:54:07 am PST #2282 of 10001
aka "The artist formerly known as Corwood Industries."
BTW, hayden, I don't know if I've congraulated you yet, so I'll do it now. How's the baby?
Thanks! He's ok generally, but still very fussy at night. I'm working on another 4 hours of sleep again today after a 2 am crying jag. Anyone know a good exorcist?