Posted on 07/06/2022 5:59:07 PM PDT by marshmallow
The pope reportedly laughed off speculation that he would soon resign the papacy and revealed plans to visit Ukraine and Russia.
VATICAN CITY (LifeSiteNews) – Pope Francis has announced that he has no plans to retire from the papacy in an interview published Monday, stating that the notion of resigning has “never entered” his mind.
Speaking to Reuters’ Vatican reporter Philip Pullella in a 90-minute interview Saturday, Pope Francis answered growing speculation that he intends to resign his position as the earthly leader of the Catholic Church, dismissing the idea as rumor.
A combination of events in recent months, including a new consistory of cardinals and a planned trip to the Italian city of L’Aquila, had sparked speculation that the Pontiff would retire, especially given the city’s association with Pope Celestine V and Pope Benedict XVI, both of whom resigned the papacy.
Furthermore, Francis has suffered a sustained knee injury which has confined him to a wheelchair in the last few months. It has resulted in many cancelations in his travel schedule.
The Pope said that he still hopes to visit Canada this month, despite his knee injury, and plans to visit Kyiv and Moscow soon afterwards.
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“It Never Entered My Mind”
Of course not. Satan, Lucifer and Beelzebub have more work for you to do! /spit
Bummer.
He isn’t finished destroying the church yet
It’s going to be funny when Benedict outlives the ImPopester.
I bet it didn’t enter Benedict’s mind either, until it was forced on him.
That’s too bad. Worst Pope ever. I think he’s a plant.
Sorry Frankie. I don’t think much has ever entered your mind.
He’s having way too much fun being a pompous ass to resign 🤪
Bad news
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