Sources tell The Garlic that instense discussions have been underway between the Vatican and representatives of al Qaeda, seeking for Pope Benedict XVI to begin the process of beatification for Osama bin Laden to become a saint.
Representatives of al Qaeda were in attendance at yesterday's beatification ceremony for Pope John Paul II.
A major obstacle, beyond the traditional five-year waiting period, is there is no evidence that bin Laden sexually abused young boys, or protected those who did.
The Vatican is insisting that al Qaeda stipulate to this before any beatification process can be started, and fast-tracked, as was the case for Pope John Paul II.
More, as this story develops.
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(Cross-posted at The Garlic.)