It's a surprise but it's a good decision in my opinion. Leading such a huge organisation is very demanding for an 85 years old man with failing health.
Well, apparently the bookies favourite is a cardinal from Ghana, for what it is worth. Whoever becomes the next pope, I expect him to be more involved with the Catholics outside of Europe.
I didn't know a Pope could resign and when I read the article the last resignation was back in 1415 But I think it is best if he is unable to carry out his duties.
Ppfffft.... tired? Gimme a break. Just the other day he was running around like a rabbit. And now he retires this late in the game??? And doesn't even respect his opponent enough to let him enjoy a proper victory.
I think the next pope will be Italian and I wish him a lot of health, u need to be a special person to leave so much power, to say I'm done let another do things better I can't anymore so I admire him for it like I admire everyone who leave a job with power bc they feel they can't give their all and ppl trust and counting in them, leave the sarcasm and the jokes aside, it's not easy at all.
I hope the Christian world will have a new pope soon and he will make a few changes esp when it comes to condoms, it can save so many lives!!!
You have to be Catholic and that's about it. If the Cardinals that elect the new pope come across your name and deem you worthy of being pope (by virtue of the Holy Spirit), you will become a priest, a Cardinal and then a Pope.
good riddance. This guy was one stick short of a bundle. Hyperconservative weirdo. I would hope they finally pack up the circus and start acting normally, but they'll probably elect another moron to do "god's bidding".
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