Pope, elected for life, highly unlikely to quit over past abuse cases, no matter the criticism

Despite outrage from critics, popes rarely resign

NEW YORK – Only a few popes have resigned in the history of the Roman Catholic Church. Don’t expect Pope Benedict XVI to join their ranks.
The uproar caused by reports that Benedict and his aides were slow to defrock abusive priests cannot be explained as the church equivalent of …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Pope, elected for life, highly unlikely to quit over past abuse cases, no matter the criticism.

Allawi’s secularism may not fly in today’s Iraq, where religion, politics are inseparable

Allawi’s secularism may not fly in today’s Iraq

BAGHDAD – In a nation where religion and politics have become nearly inseparable, can a secular politician be prime minister of Iraq?
The question has moved to the heart of Iraq’s complex politics after a coalition led by secular Shiite Ayad Allawi emerged as the biggest vote winner in … Read more : Allawi’s secularism may not fly in today’s Iraq, where religion, politics are inseparable.