[marktwain]

It was reported by Italian media (and others) that the reason Benedict XVI resigned is because he was confronted by hard evidence of a sizable gay underground in the Vatican, and did not have the strength — spiritually and otherwise — to confront it.

I do not have any way to verify this. Objectively, the resignation of Benedict XVI and the rise of Pope Francis was a very unusual event. It happened when the most homosexual friendly U.S. President was in power. I have wondered if there was any connection.

[allendale]

When Pope Francis visited the Obama White House he was greeted with a veritable gay festival. The Pope did not object or walk out.