Campaigning For Pope Begins Behind Closed Doors

February 26, 2013 Subscribe · Forward Campaigning For Pope Begins Behind Closed Doors An Italian newspaper publishes a controversial report on an alleged secret network of gay priests in the Vatican. Campaigns start against two American cardinals linked to sex abuse scandals who are about to head to Rome to vote for the new pope. A top British cardinal steps down amid allegations of unspecified "inappropriate" behavior with priests and says he won't attend the papal conclave. Catholics worldwide start opining about what the next pontiff's race, age and origin should be, while the dozen or so rumored candidates for pope keep insisting, "No, not me!"  Continue reading... Benedict's Post-Pope Name Announced Recovering Green Pastures, Rediscovering Psalm 23 Buddha's Choice Pope Changes Conclave Rules, Allows Earlier Start Facing Misconduct Allegations, UK's Highest Ranking Catholic Resigns To Skip Conclave 10 Most Catholic Countries Worldwide, Increase Seen In Global South Facing Misconduct Allegations, UK's Highest Ranking Catholic Resigns To Skip Conclave A Cultural Omnivore, And Maybe The Next Pope Cardinal: "There Are Some Victims Groups For Whom Enough Is Never Enough' Will Evangelicalism Last? With The Pope's Resignation, Everything Has Changed CLAIRE MCCARTHY, M.D. Why I'm Happy My Daughter Is an Altar Server She is a child who has not only been raised in the traditions and tenets of the Catholic church, but raised to think and to question, raised to believe that all people are created equal, including gays and women. When I see her hold that cross proudly and walk down the aisle, it gives me hope. Continue reading... KRISTEN MARBLE Guns According to Jesus Discussions about guns and Jesus rarely fail to mention the Jesus-commanded purchasing and carrying of swords. But that command must be held in tension with his rebuke of the sword's use on the Mount of Olives and his admonition to pray for, rather than hate, our enemies. Continue reading... WENDY CADGE Paging God in Health Care The realities of health care in America make many of us wish we could make this call/page/text and that God would swoop in and makes things right. An all-powerful God might find lost paperwork, speed up slow health care systems and heal the conditions that led us to the hospita in the first place. Continue reading... IDA LICHTER, M.D. Why The Arab World Needs a New Wave of Feminism -- and Who Could Lead It Choosing to share their bed with Islamist misogynists, feminists are betraying their Muslim sisters. At the same time, they forgo historic feminist ideals based on absolute values and guarantees provided by international protocols. Continue reading... ANDREAS WIDMER Conclave: Prayer Meeting or Political Rally? The pope is chosen based on faith and reason. It's not a chess game. It's not about power. Pope is not a position that people aspire to the way they do President or CEO. Continue reading... Received this from a friend? Sign up for alerts from The Huffington Post here Unsubscribe here.