On Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, Benedict XVI announced his intention to resign from the papacy effective Feb. 28. When I saw the news on CNN cable, I was very surprised to say the least.
I am actually not in favor of the pope resigning as it would make for a very tumultuous precedent. To start with, the new pope may reverse some of the previous pope's edicts, and if said pope is still alive, it would make for an awkward scenario indeed. Not to mention the fact that it would only highlight his "mistakes", and that is just one of many unpalatable possibilities that may happen. This would not be good on the faithful and may in fact discourage, confuse, and arouse resentment among the previous pope's supporters and admirers. The Church may be in for a tumultuous transition.
The current pope should reconsider his decision and take on the mantle he was entrusted to carry. The papacy is an office for life, there is supposed to be no abandoning it unless absolutely necessary. All popes eventually experience the ravages of time on the body, and that is part of being human, Pope Benedict XVI must bear that until death.
THE POPE SHOULD RECONSIDER AND SHOULD NOT RESIGN.
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