Think Tank
VATICAN CITY—Just hours after announcing his resignation
from the papacy Monday, Pope Benedict XVI confirmed that he had
accepted a lucrative senior analyst position at a New York–based
Catholic think tank, the Westchester Institute for Ethics and the Human
Person. “My years at the Vatican have been tremendously rewarding, but
the time has come for me to move on to new challenges, and after
interviewing for a variety of different positions, the senior analyst
job at the Westchester Institute seemed like the natural next step for
my career,” said the 85-year-old Benedict, whose extensive résumé
reportedly begins with the line “Bishop of Rome, Vicar of Jesus Christ,
Successor of the Prince of Apostles, 2005-2013.” “With my experience, I
believe I can bring a unique perspective to today’s most important
policy debates, whether it’s opposing homosexual behavior or denouncing
the use of contraception in AIDS-stricken nations. I look forward to
getting started this March.” Benedict added that he plans to maintain a
good relationship with his soon-to-be former employer, just in case any
worthwhile positions open up in the future.
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