By now all have read that the current Pope of the Roman Catholic church has resigned citing reasons of age and ill health. He would be the first to resign since the year 1415.
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Pope Benedict XVI is to resign at the end of this month after nearly eight years as the head of the Catholic Church, saying he is too old to continue at the age of 85.
The unexpected development - the first papal resignation in nearly 600 years - surprised governments, Vatican-watchers and even his closest aides.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-21411304
The Vatican says it expects a new Pope to be elected before Easter. Such an event inevitably stirs suspense and controversy around the world. Will the cardinals elect a colleague from Africa? A theological conservative? A transitional pope to weather current storms until a new direction is charted for Roman Catholicism?
Who do you believe will be the next pope chosen by the Vatican College of Cardinals? Please also include a short explanation for your choice?
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Pope Benedict XVI is to resign at the end of this month after nearly eight years as the head of the Catholic Church, saying he is too old to continue at the age of 85.
The unexpected development - the first papal resignation in nearly 600 years - surprised governments, Vatican-watchers and even his closest aides.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-21411304
The Vatican says it expects a new Pope to be elected before Easter. Such an event inevitably stirs suspense and controversy around the world. Will the cardinals elect a colleague from Africa? A theological conservative? A transitional pope to weather current storms until a new direction is charted for Roman Catholicism?
Who do you believe will be the next pope chosen by the Vatican College of Cardinals? Please also include a short explanation for your choice?
More...