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Pope Benedict XVI to retire
Catholicism
Written by laika   
Monday, 11 February 2013 20:19

At The Los Angeles:

In an extraordinary announcement, Pope Benedict XVI said Monday that he would step down at the end of the month, ending a papacy that has lasted less than eight years.

It is the first time in six centuries a pontiff has voluntarily stepped down.

Benedict, 85, who had appeared increasingly frail in recent months, said that his infirmity led him to the decision.

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PineHall  - Respect   |2013-02-13 09:27:17
I have respect for Pope Benedict to make that decision to step down. It had to be rough to go against tradition and to say I am not fit to do a good job as Pope any more.
laika  - re: Respect   |2013-02-14 23:34:36
PineHall wrote:
It had to be rough to go against tradition...


Yup, and what a tradition it was! Six centuries worth! That could not have been an easy decision.

And as always, it'll be interesting to see who comes next.
SteveGus   |2013-02-18 22:34:39
Let's not forget that according to Saint Malachy, the next one is supposed to be the last.
laika  - re:   |2013-02-28 23:01:35
Well, there you have it - last piece of the puzzle. The End Times are upon us.
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