Richard Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 (edited) How very strange. They normally only leave office one way. Thought he was a bit old when appointed, didn't think he would be a long appointment but didnt expect this http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-21411304'>Clicky Pope Benedict in shock resignation Pope Benedict's announcement has surprised Catholics and the wider world The 85-year-old Pope is to resign at the end of this month in an entirely unexpected development, saying he is too old continue. He became Pope Benedict XVI in 2005 following the John Paul II's death. Resignations from the papacy are not unknown, but this is the first in the modern era, which has been marked by pontiffs dying while in office. At 78, the former Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger was one of the oldest new popes in history when elected. He took the helm as one of the fiercest storms the Catholic Church has faced in decades - the scandal of child sex abuse by priests - was breaking. In a statement, he said: "After having repeatedly examined my conscience before God, I have come to the certainty that my strengths, due to an advanced age, are no longer suited to an adequate exercise of the Petrine ministry... "In today's world, subject to so many rapid changes and shaken by questions of deep relevance for the life of faith, in order to govern the bark of Saint Peter and proclaim the Gospel, both strength of mind and body are necessary, strength which in the last few months, has deteriorated in me to the extent that I have had to recognise my incapacity to adequately fulfil the ministry entrusted to me." Edited February 11, 2013 by admin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 from Matt Kendrick: apparently he just wants to live like the common papal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted February 11, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted February 11, 2013 Probably wants to get out before he's outed in Operation Yewtree. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Probably wants to get out before he's outed in Operation Yewtree. now then, now then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted February 11, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted February 11, 2013 Black Pope coming up? Paddy Power is now taking bets on who will be the next leader of the Catholic Church. It makes Cardinal Peter Turkson of Ghana an early favourite to replace the 85-year-old at 9/4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted February 11, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted February 11, 2013 BBC Radio 2 presenter Jeremy Vine tweets: (1) Open Twitter account. (2) Get a bit too lively with the tweets. (3) Resign job. #Pope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted February 11, 2013 Moderator Share Posted February 11, 2013 Perhaps he fancies a return to being a Nazi, kind of going full circle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eames Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Peter Odemwingie has been seen arriving at the Vatican City. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted February 11, 2013 Moderator Share Posted February 11, 2013 Perhaps he has finally realised that scientology is the one true faith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chrisp65 Posted February 11, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted February 11, 2013 Harry Redknapp 'flattered' to be linked with Vatican job. From the window of his car "They've got some good boys there, it's a big big job" 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 So? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limpid Posted February 11, 2013 Administrator Share Posted February 11, 2013 Top story on BBC News seems to be "criminal cult leader realises his magic sky fairy isn't listening". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tegis Posted February 11, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted February 11, 2013 The application process:Hedley Lamarr: Qualifications?Applicant: Rape, murder, arson, and rape.Hedley Lamarr: You said rape twice.Applicant: I like rape.Hedley Lamarr: Charming, sign right here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted February 11, 2013 Moderator Share Posted February 11, 2013 I'd say he watched Prof Brian Cox's final 'Wonders of Life' documentary and said 'Aw shit, they're right y'know'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Can we arrest him for covering up child abuse yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumerican Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 You would think losing your mental faculties would only have helped him be a professional Christian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choffer Posted February 11, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted February 11, 2013 (edited) Apparently his resignation letter simply said "that's me in the corner......" Edited February 11, 2013 by choffer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumerican Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 (edited) I'd say he watched Prof Brian Cox's final 'Wonders of Life' documentary and said 'Aw shit, they're right y'know'. Wrong thread but last night's episode was quite good , especially the fish tank particle detector and the use of Joy Division's "Atmosphere" . He should maybe ease up on the whole "we were all made in the heart of a dying star“ stuff though as he says it in every episode of every show he's done . Edited February 11, 2013 by Brumerican Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roonst83 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Peter Odemwingie has been seen arriving at the Vatican City. Absolutely brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted February 11, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted February 11, 2013 Where do I get an application form? I assume that the post will be open to all applicants, regardless of race, gender, disability or sexual orientation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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