04.06.2005 23:38

The rumors begin: Pope's will named his preferred successor


A Bishop According to John Paul's Heart? by Robert Moynihan (HT A Bishop According to John Paul's Heart?) says:
  • the will was written in Polish beginning in 1979 and is now translated into Italian;
  • will be made public 'in a few hours';
  • 'names the man he believes would make a worthy successor for him, and, that the name mentioned is that of an Italian bishop' (that rules out Archbishop Stanislaw Dziwisz);
  • contains the name of the cardinal named in pectore.
Moynihan's reason for publishing this stuff, which he admits is not news, is not verifiable? 'I am making a contribution to the understanding of Rome's mood on the eve of the release of the contents of the Pope's testament. Historians may be grateful.'

I'll bet it also says that John XXII shouted on his deathbed 'Stop the Council!', Paul VI was kidnapped and replaced by someone who looked just like him, and John Paul I was murdered. Oh, and the Third Secret was 'Don't call a Council.'

What's the Latin for 'I ain't holding my breath'?