Never in Catholic history has there been a pope resign from
their position, but that time has now come to an end. Just weeks ago, Pope
Benedict XVI issued a statement announcing his resignation. This took not just
those in the Catholic religion by storm, but everyone worldwide.
Pope Benedict
has made the tough decision to leave his role and focus on his ailing health.
But what will happen now that he has left this role? Even though he will no
longer be representing the Catholic community as the pope, he will still be
addressed by people as his “holiness” and carry out the name, Benedict XVI.
After leaving the Vatican, Benedict will reside in the Mater
Ecclesiae, which is located within the Vatican gardens. Even though he will no
longer reside in the Vatican, this location will still provide views the former
pope once used to see when living in the Vatican.
On Thursday at 8pm in Rome, the pope will make his final
departure and begin his life of prayer and live in solitude for some time. The
council has already begun to nominate names that they believe will make an
excellent pope. The council, however, is being extra cautious as to whom they
nominate because they don’t want the next pope to resign.
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