dairygirl4u2c Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 it was presented as a mystery when he resigned. he didn't seem "that" infirm health wise. and a lot of commentators didn't really know. there are reputable stories on the internet about him having a mystical expeience indicating to resign. it would be too strange that a mystical experience would say 'you're too infirm, you should quit'. there would be more to it. there are to be sure plenty of offiicial statements regarding mostly health concerns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mortify ii Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Perhaps he was compelled out via a nefarious and occult conspiracy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
add Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 (edited) He resigned to prepare the way For it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee. Isn't that what pope's are for? Edited July 13, 2014 by add Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Pope Benedict XVI was better than Pope Francis. Yup, I said it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dairygirl4u2c Posted July 14, 2014 Author Share Posted July 14, 2014 i would go so far as to say benedict had more of the theology thing going for him. no surprise, he was the leader of the congregation for the doctrine of faith before being pope. i'd personally say francis has the economic thing going for him, and a lot of social stuff, and has some politically popular points to him, which is at the very least good for ecumenicalism. im sure there's plenty of conservative catholics who disagree. but if you look closely enough, he never strays that much from orthodox catholic teachings on this stuff. it's usually just the way he spins things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
add Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 i would go so far as to say benedict had more of the theology thing going for him. no surprise, he was the leader of the congregation for the doctrine of faith before being pope. i'd personally say francis has the economic thing going for him, and a lot of social stuff, and has some politically popular points to him, which is at the very least good for ecumenicalism. im sure there's plenty of conservative catholics who disagree. but if you look closely enough, he never strays that much from orthodox catholic teachings on this stuff. it's usually just the way he spins things The election of Pope Francis had absolutely nothing to do with Pope Benedict XVI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 The election of Pope Francis had absolutely nothing to do with Pope Benedict XVI Welllllll......... Maybe in a universe where cause and effect is not a thing, or where time works non-linearly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not The Philosopher Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Welllllll......... Maybe in a universe where cause and effect is not a thing, or where time works non-linearly. Get with the program, Nihil. We already passed the speed of light one week from now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not The Philosopher Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 More seriously, I'll just take Benedict at his word: after some discernment he decided that he could no longer adequately fulfill the duties of the Petrine office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benedictus Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 i might wonder if it's because he considered himself first and foremost a theologian. and he didn't necessarily want to influence the church in a formal capacity. i wonder if his current work is actively published. i wonder if it was a matter of pride too, cause he often pushed some controversial stuff. and he didn't want it to go to his head? not that i can read his heart, just an idea. I don't know, he never come and told me :jester: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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