Should a pope resign his office?

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In his book-length interview with Peter Seewald, Light of the World, Pope Benedict responded to Seewald's question as to whether a pope should resign saying, "Yes. If a Pope clearly realizes that he is no longer physically, psychologically, and spiritually capable of handling the duties of his office, then he has a right and, under some circumstances, also an obligation to resign."


And, now Benedict has done it.

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Paul A. Zalonski is from New Haven, CT. He is a member of the Fraternity of Communion and Liberation, a Catholic ecclesial movement and an Oblate of Saint Benedict. Contact Paul at paulzalonski[at]yahoo.com.

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