Is the concept of church and state starting to look ridiculous to you, yet is part of the illusion? Do you wish you could rewrite our little drama down here? I like the "happily-ever-after" theme, but understand we came from the black void into chaos ... and so shall it be till the end of time and back.
Pope Benedict XVI has vowed "unconditional obedience and reverence" to his eventual successor. He was speaking on his final day in office at the Vatican to his cardinals, one of whom will be elected next month to replace him.
