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?