US looking for a more flexible Pope
Vatican, April 17 - Christian world await white smoke from the cardinals' conclave chimney in two days, but Washington continues efforts to use its influence in electing the late Pope's successor.
US administration is looking into a Pope who will give moral and devine legitimacy to Washington's war-mongering policies throughout the world, a green light which Vatican has never signaled to Washington, notably in US unilateral war on Iraq.
The United States is keeping close but concerning eye on the Vatican's papacy.
President George W. Bush has held talks with American cardinals, specially the veterans who could have a say owing to age and influence before visiting Rome to attend the late Pope's funeral, according to an Italian private TV network.
Vatican's future pontiff, and the stands he adopts against US policies are of high importance to White House, John Allen, a prominent American expert in Vatican affairs said.
US dreams a flexible Pope who would adopt a more moderate policy than Pope when dealing with international issues including poverty and war.
The United States, and President George W. Bush in person, has intensified efforts to increase their penetration over other countries according to Mrs. Aeiel de Mon, the best selling La Tribune French daily reporter in Rome.
She said the new Pope will have a big challenge in face of the growing fever for converting into Islam in most world countries, mainly in Asia and Africa.
Vatican, April 17 - Christian world await white smoke from the cardinals' conclave chimney in two days, but Washington continues efforts to use its influence in electing the late Pope's successor.
US administration is looking into a Pope who will give moral and devine legitimacy to Washington's war-mongering policies throughout the world, a green light which Vatican has never signaled to Washington, notably in US unilateral war on Iraq.
The United States is keeping close but concerning eye on the Vatican's papacy.
President George W. Bush has held talks with American cardinals, specially the veterans who could have a say owing to age and influence before visiting Rome to attend the late Pope's funeral, according to an Italian private TV network.
Vatican's future pontiff, and the stands he adopts against US policies are of high importance to White House, John Allen, a prominent American expert in Vatican affairs said.
US dreams a flexible Pope who would adopt a more moderate policy than Pope when dealing with international issues including poverty and war.
The United States, and President George W. Bush in person, has intensified efforts to increase their penetration over other countries according to Mrs. Aeiel de Mon, the best selling La Tribune French daily reporter in Rome.
She said the new Pope will have a big challenge in face of the growing fever for converting into Islam in most world countries, mainly in Asia and Africa.