"Is there a mechanism for deposing a pope?"
Following revelations that the Pope signed a letter saying that the interest of the Catholic Church took precedence over the sacking of a paedophile cleric, atheist Richard Dawkins has announced that he intends to serve an arrest warrant on him during his planned visit to Britain.
If he goes ahead it should at least clear up whether or not his position places him above the law, but don't hold your breath!
Jim Carroll