Pope Benedict XVI announces resignation – as it happened – The Guardian
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Pope Benedict XVI announces resignation – as it happened
The Guardian In Light of the World, Pope Benedict responded unambiguously to a question about whether a pope could resign: "Yes. If a Pope clearly realizes that he is no longer physically, psychologically, and spiritually capable of handling the duties of his … Catholics wonder who will lead church after Pope Benedict A Statement Rocks Rome, Then Sends Shockwaves Around the World World leaders hail pope's leadership, critics bristle |