Francis Says He Is Ready For Resignation on the Condition
Francis Says He Is Ready For Resignation on the Condition
Devotion to the souls in Purgatory contains in itself all the works of mercy, which supernaturalized by a spirit of faith, should merit us Heaven. de Sales
I think the concern when B16 resigned was this would become a norm. I'm not sure, especially given our experience with Francis, it does not disrupt the natural rhythm of the Succession of Peter.
Certainly the traditional way allowed a cycle of activism, consolidation, reflection for each Pontificate. A Pope does not need to be in the public eye or in a perennial state of agitation for reforms.
It's really the omnipresence of modern communication that has demanded this and it a relatively new innovation, and one that need not be obligatory.
Certainly the traditional way allowed a cycle of activism, consolidation, reflection for each Pontificate. A Pope does not need to be in the public eye or in a perennial state of agitation for reforms.
It's really the omnipresence of modern communication that has demanded this and it a relatively new innovation, and one that need not be obligatory.
pax lux,
karl
Remember that thou hast made me of clay; and wilt thou turn me to dust again? Job10:9
karl
Remember that thou hast made me of clay; and wilt thou turn me to dust again? Job10:9
does that mean history in the making ~ 3 popes at once?