Pittsburgh Area Catholic Leaders React to Pope Benedict XVI’s Resignation
Local Catholic leaders were surprised by the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI on Monday morning, but also called it a “powerful move” of strength by the pope for the church.
Local Catholic leaders were surprised by the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI on Monday morning, but also called it a “powerful move” of strength by the pope for the church. Sister Barbara Anne Quinn, principal of Holy Child Catholic School in Bridgeville, said she thinks the decision had to be a difficult one, but was in the best interest of the church. “To me, I was surprised given the fact that it hasn’t happened in 600 years,” she said. “I think it shows a very spiritual person who recognizes what was needed and doing what (he thinks is best).” The fact that is hasn’t happened since the 15th century is mind-boggling, she said, although it shows the church is not “stuck in a mold.” “It was a very powerful move and shows that the church …
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Roger
1:56 pm on Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Again, thanks for your response. With all the weighty and important topics covered in my posts, you have picked out one item on which to focus. This is regrettable because it has nothing to do with your mortality and your place into eternity. I suppose I should not be surprised at the response. The truth of the Bible has been rejected by many, just as the Bible itself predicts. These kinds of … more ›