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Pope Benedict XVI announces his resignation

  • Posted on 11/02/2013
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Pope Benedict XVI announces his resignation

  • Posted on 11/02/2013
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On Monday 11th February 2013 Pope Benedict XVI announced his intention to resign his position with effect from 28th February 2013.

Cardinal Keith O’Brien commented: 

“Like many people throughout the world, I was shocked and saddened to hear of the decision by Pope Benedict XVI to resign. I know that his decision will have been considered most carefully and that it has come after much prayer and reflection.

I will offer my prayers for Pope Benedict and call on the Catholic community of Scotland to join me in praying for him at this time of deterioration in his health as he recognises his incapacity to adequately fulfil the ministry entrusted to him.

I hope I will also be able to rely on the prayers of Catholics across the world for the Cardinal Electors as we prepare to travel to Rome in order to participate in the conclave, which will be convoked to elect a successor as Bishop of Rome and Supreme Pontiff.”

To look back on the Holy Father’s highly successful UK visit, click here:Papal Visit to the UK

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