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"[Benedict] resigned the exercise of the power of jurisdiction (governing) that belongs to whoever occupies the Chair of Peter, but not the power of orders."

What does this mean?

7 posted on 01/24/2018 4:43:08 PM PST by Mrs. Don-o (Enquiring minds want to know.)
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He can still say Mass and administer the sacraments, such as Confession, but no longer has Papal authority.
9 posted on 01/24/2018 6:01:32 PM PST by JoeFromSidney (,)
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