[marajade]

My question is: either he serves at the pleasure of the Pope or he doesn't... which is it?

You can't have it both ways...

Bishop O'Brien better find a way to make it one way or he'll have his consent agreement revoked and charged with obstruction of justice...

[Desdemona]

My question is: either he serves at the pleasure of the Pope or he doesn't... which is it?

Generally, it is at the pleasure of the pope. But, this pope RARELY removes anybody. He lets them resign, which I think is the protocol anyway. It doesn't happen very often. Usually only for health. Before the last couple years, that's the only reason I've heard of one resigning.

O'Brien better have the proof to back up his claim. If he goes to jail, so be it. If he's guilty that's where he belongs.