Brass-neck papal critic challenges Holy Spirit

TP O’MAHONY never had a good word for Pope John Paul II because he kept to the teachings of Christ.

Now he has started to criticise Benedict XVI (Irish Examiner, April 20) even before he celebrated his first Mass as supreme pontiff of the Catholic church.

If TP is against him, that alone convinces me the cardinals were guided by the Holy Spirit in their choice.

TP had the brass neck to imply that the Holy Spirit made a mistake, so now he’s adding blasphemy to his other ramblings. Some weeks ago you described him as a religious correspondent for 30 years. Should that not have read an anti-Catholic correspondent?

Millions all over the world mourned the passing of John Paul II and look to our new Pope to lead us in our faith. TP thinks we are all wrong.

He should grow up and act his age.

Betty Harrington

36 Ashleigh Gardens

Skehard Road

Cork