Papist rule

Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of Germany: Pope Benedict XVI. Appointed as the new Pope 19th April 2005.

If there was any doubt in your mind about the origins of Christian organised religion then the discussion over the election of a 'hardliner, conservative' Cardinal as Pope should lay it to rest.

God's representative on Earth is able to have a differing viewpoint and approach to Catholicism than previous incumbents? So the advice and guidance given by the Church changes according to the men in power?

That there is some leeway in the interpretation of religious doctrine underlines the fact that the Bible is a fabrication of humanity and not a documentary tract. I wish people would stop quoting it as fact.