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Pope Benedict XVI resigns, Catholics draw mixed emotions on Social Media
Storified by Albert · Mon, Feb 11 2013 05:02:26
Current highest religious head, Pope Benedict XVI announced today he will relinquish his papacy at the end of this month saying he cannot do further his responsibilities due to an advanced age (He is 85 years old). Catholics from all walks of life all around the world express their sentiments with regards to Pope's decision.
Vatican confirms Pope Benedict XVI to resign on 28 FebruaryBBC Breaking News
RT @Charles_HRH: Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands and Pope Benedict XVI have both stepped down to give someone else a chance. How very thoughtful.Hywel Owain Davies
Pope Benedict XVI to resign due to health effective Feb 28th. Age 85.Doug Wolfe - WAND TV
RT @AyyTangaLangDre: Pope Benedict XVI , Thank you for sharing God's words. We love you.A.Constantine Bajana
RT @AdamSchefter: Spent much of Sunday trying to get one last confirmation that Pope Benedict XVI will resign. Knew it and never could nail it down...Enzo
Just heard that #pope Benedict XVI ( @Pontifex) has abdicated from his title as the #Catholic church's Holy Father! #ShockingNews! #GodBlessDao Phan
RT @BettyFckinWhite: Pope Benedict XVI is resigning at age 85 because of his advanced age. Kids today have no work ethic. 85? smh.Rebecca B
RT @JoshElliottABC: BREAKING: Citing deteriorating health, Pope Benedict XVI announces he will resign on Feb. 28th--the first pope to do so in almost 600 years.Guadalupe Marquez
RT @GayPatriot: Maybe Pope Benedict XVI will inspire @BarackObama to resign too.Christopher Corey
RT @DeathStarPR: #Pope Benedict XVI is retiring before he gets thrown down a reactor shaft by Darth Vader, like his brother Emperor Palpatine. #PopeResignsRaoul_Duke
Crazy news that Pope Benedict the XVI is applying to be a greeter at Walmart.PonTams
RT @DeathStarPR: #Pope Benedict XVI is retiring before he gets thrown down a reactor shaft by Darth Vader, like his brother Emperor Palpatine. #PopeResignsCraig Linford
RT @philippinebeat: What could be difference between Pope John Paul II who, despite his sufferings & ailments stayed Pope till he died & Pope Benedict XVI?QWERTYUIOPASFGHJKLZX
In honour of Pope Benedict XVI i have changed my ringtone. It is my Papal ring-tone... #Vatican #BenedictXVIJames Pleass
It is interesting to note that Pope Benedict XVI was part of the Hitler Youth during WWII. Not going to say anymore. Just stating a fact...nilleth pontino
Congrats, Pope Benedict XVI, for respecting your human frailty! http://pic.twitter.com/jHLPJBzZEkpenyong Ntekim
Just to clarify the Pope news -- that's Benedict XVI retiring, not Canadian rock icon CarolDon Saxon
On Twitter :Prince Charles @Charles_HRHQueen Beatrix of the Netherlands and Pope Benedict XVI have both stepped down to give someone else a chance. How very thoughtful.Martin Jonkhoff
Pope Benedict XVI Says He Will Resign, Cites Ill Health. First pontiff since Middle Ages to quit.Florence Minz
#IlPapa. Pope Benedict XVI 2 resign. Pray for him and a replacement who is younger, healthier more evolved on abortion, contraception, LGBT issues and outspoken against any nations obsessed with wars, arms/guns and death machines. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/11/pope-benedict-xvi-to-resi_n_2660670.html?1360581141Martin Moulton
A MAGNIFICENT HOLY, HUMBLE MAN OF GOD. We are witnesses to the beautiful unfolding order of the Almighty's plan in our time."And now, let us entrust the Holy Church to the care of Our Supreme Pastor, Our Lord Jesus Christ..." - Pope Benedict XVI Read the full statement and other official sources - the popular press is mostly unreliable.W H Jæson Drummond
Pope Benedict XVI is to resign as head of the Catholic Church on February 28, The Vatican has revealed.The head of the Church is not human may u not be blind Amen?Anto Edet
The Holy Father His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has announced his resignation....who will be next in line to succeed the Holy Ministry of The Catholic Church....this time is it Asian,African, or the South American?Aaron Grif
In a surprise turn of events, Pope Benedict XVI announced today that he will resign at the end of the month saying: "After having repeatedly examined my conscience before God, I have come to the certainty that my strengths, due to an advanced age, are no longer suited to an adequate exercise of the Petrine ministry."SJU Campus Ministry
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