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Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity

mykpart

(3,879 posts)

1. No problem with the Pope abdicating.

Reply to 47of74 (Original post)

Wed Feb 20, 2013, 06:11 PM

Feb 2013

If he doesn't want to do the job, then I don't want him there either. And who's to say he hasn't prayed about it and asked for guidance from his Maker? I never cared much for him, but now he's just a pathetic old man. Priests get to retire in their 70s. Let the old guy rest. I think sometimes we forget to let God handle things. I worry about the next pope, but I have been praying for the Church, and maybe the conclave will actually be inspired by the Holy Spirit.

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Pope treats tradition with double standard (again) [View all] 47of74 Feb 2013 OP

No problem with the Pope abdicating. mykpart Feb 2013 #1

Weak argument goldent Feb 2013 #2

Oh, come on. It has nothing to do with his health. knitter4democracy Feb 2013 #3