Pope's Move 'Courageous,' St. Pat's Priest Says
Father Bob Mitchell said the pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church has set a precedent for future popes.
The Rev. Robert Mitchell of St. Patrick Church in Chatham Borough said he thought "it took much courage for the Pope to step down," as was announced Monday. Pope Benedict XVI decided decision to resign for health reasons effective Feb. 28. The move makes him the first pontiff in nearly 600 years to resign. When the College of Cardinals elects a new pope in conclave, the election is usually for life. Mitchell said he feels "much thought was given to this decision thought the past year." Pope Benedict said in a 2010 interview he believed an ailing pope had an option of stepping down for a younger choice, though there is little precedent. "I also believe it sets a standard for future Popes, as well as all people who fear admission that they …
Johnson T. Honkey
7:43 pm on Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Yeah, it's more like 28. more ›