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I was raised Catholic at a time when Vatican II was just taking hold.

But as the Pope has a long arm, which might reach me in France, I have gone a little out of the way to tell him the plain truths contained in these pages.

It's interesting how the Vatican has gotten so political when ultimately the Vatican ought to be working to lead people to Jesus Christ and salvation.

The Vatican takes your breath away.

I think if the Vatican is smart, someday they'll collect my work.

I am post-Catholic.

I see the work the pope has to do. It is a huge responsibility. Nobody campaigns for it.

I've been to the Vatican more than anyplace else outside this country in the world. I am mesmerized by it.

If it were not for the fact that editors have become so timorous in these politically correct times, I would probably have a greater readership than I have.

I no longer wield the power of the office for the government of the church, but in the service of prayer I remain, so to speak, within St. Peter's bounds. St. Benedict, whose name I bear as pope, shall be a great example in this for me. He showed us the way to a life which, active or passive, belongs wholly to the work of God.