"Let us enjoy the Papacy since God has given it to us."

Benedict said something similar at the conclusion of the Synod on the Eucharist. It's main theme was to discuss ways to give the poor of the world more ready access to the Eucharist. Benedict's opening address basically sabotaged any real discussion on that.

However at the 'sumptuous' meal to conclude the Synod - where the Bishops voted to make no change whatsoever - the already rotund Princes, having gorged on the finest food available with a different wine to accompany each course, were treated to another speech by Benedict:

"It was not unintentional that Jesus chose the imagery of a banquet as presaging heaven..."

Jesus couldn't make that particular gathering. He was too busy in the slums of Mumbai, the sprawling shanty town outside Nairobi and the barrios which litter South America.

That Synod said everything about Benedict, the hierarchy and the Latinate fraternity. Utterly Godless.