Is it a literal or dynamic translation? "Pretty close," was the verdict of the bishop of Erie, according to the Erie Times-News. Donald Trautman celebrated his 75th birthday this year, and sent his letter of resignation to Pope Benedict, who is 84. But they both are immortalized as Bobbleheads.trautmanH/T: RNS Religion Roundup

David Gibson is the director of Fordham’s Center on Religion & Culture.

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