31.   His bigoted remarks about Roman Catholics, such as his contention that the pope is the anti-Christ, embarrass some but express the baser instincts of others.

32.   If the pope were to be judged by the response to his message, rather than by his personal popularity, he would have to be declared a failure.

33.   If the pope was offended, he gave no sign of it.

34.   In Kazakhstan, the pope was welcomed as a voice of reason in the climate of conflict in Central Asia.

35.   In recent weeks, the pope has been at pains to define more closely the role of women in the church.

36.   In fact, as far as making public pronouncements goes, this pope is hardly the Sphinx.

37.   In recent months, there have been widespread reports of maneuvering over the succession and much speculation about who the next pope might be.

38.   In recent months, there have been widespread reports of maneuvering in the Vatican over the succession and much open speculation about who the next pope might be.

39.   Is this pope, to use an old locution, good for the Jews?