A new Pope will soon be selected for the Catholic Church. Even if he is relatively young, somewhat liberal and shockingly non-white, the Church will not change.
Based on fear, guilt and the teachings of Jesus Christ, the latter recorded up to a Century after his death, the Catholic Church cannot adapt to modern society. The rights of women, gays, trans individuals and other marginalized groups do not fit into its cherished traditions. Science poses inconvenient truths and the Church's long history of child abuse (sexual and otherwise) has never been adequately addressed.
This may be an exciting time for devout Catholics but most of us cannot countenance its past atrocities, ongoing discrimination and overt mysticism.
