Breaking News!!!! Pope Benedict XVI resigns, says He no longer has strength to fulfill ministry
Monday, February 11, 2013Omoba
Pope Benedict XVI said on Monday he will resign on Feb 28 because he no longer has the strength to fulfill the duties of his office, becoming the first pontiff since the Middle Ages to take such a step.
The 85-year-old pope said he had noticed that his
strength had deteriorated over recent months "to the extent that I have
had to recognize my incapacity to adequately fulfill the ministry entrusted to
me".
"For this reason, and well aware of the
seriousness of this act, with full freedom I declare that I renounce the
ministry of Bishop of Rome, Successor of Saint Peter," he said according
to a statement from the Vatican.
A Vatican spokesman said the pontiff would step
down from 1900 GMT on February 28, leaving the office vacant until a successor
is chosen
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