Is it just me or did the man look really sick to begin with when he took the position? If he was already ill when he took the seat, imagine the strain the job as well as those kind of scandals would put on a a elderly man would definitely make his condition worse. I wouldn’t be surprised if the man went into seclusion for both his health and mind. Being Buddhist and someone outside of the Church its easier to stand back and look at things more factually. Do I think he couldve done more? Perhaps if he wasn’t ill to begin with. No doubt the scandals plagued his mind as well as his health. As far as the Nostradamus prophecies go, such things are subject to interpretation. Same as the whole doomsday prophecy based off a clock left to us by a culture that is since long gone from the face of the planet yet people still place stock in the theory.
"Some Warriors look fierce, but are mild. Some seem timid, but are vicious. Look beyond appearances; position yourself for the advantage. - Deng Ming-Dao
I agree, when he took on the role i think he wasnt 100% and with the stress of the position, it has taken its toll. How would you cope with dealing all the scandals, if it was me i think i would be have been overwhelmed long ago.
It takes a strong person to admit that they cant handle the position and resign, i think he did the right thing.
As to all the childish back and forth on this stream, Every one has the right to there opinion and people are going to disagree.
If they felt like they were being bullied why didnt they just contact the moderators.
the guy was jus tired of office i dont knw wat they will do to replace him.
From a Biblical point-of-view all that Pope stuff, the hats and robes are actually non-Christian. Requiring priests and nuns to not be married is not Biblical and obviously doesn't work. Many things about the Papacy are actually traced to ancient Babylonian 'pagan' religious practices.
My intention is not to insult Catholics but things are just what they are.
I think the Catholic Church has major problems dealing with modern society. Their refusal to allow for birth control is disgraceful, especially in a world with an ever growing and extremely serious over population problem. And their stance on gay marriage and rights? Really? Still taking that approach after their male priests have been caught molesting boys in huge numbers all over the world. Consenting adults should be able to do whatever they want without the judgement of an out-of-touch ancient unyielding hypocritical organization such as the catholic Church.
See ya later Pope.
PS. Have y'all seen all the New Orleans Saints football fans that dress up like The Pope to cheer on the Saints, drink beer, yell and dance in the stands at the games? I'm not a Saints fan but I do think those guys are funny as hell.
I don't support pedophiles. So he can go and fuck him self.
When we lose the right to be different, we lose the privilege to be free.
Charles Evans Hughes
Both the American people and nations that censor the internet should understand that our government is committed to helping promote internet freedom.
Hillary Clinton I love this quote, no country in the world has put more into censorship, control and surveillance, then USA the last 10 years. lol
let's see. anti-birth control, anti-gay, anti-gay's adopting children. good to see they got someone progressive to take over *rolls eyes*
You can’t truly call yourself peaceful unless you are capable of violence. If you’re not capable of violence, you’re not peaceful. You’re harmless.
Best Pope I know of is Carole Pope....
I think Pope Ringo George has a better ring to it.
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speaking of the church modernizing, I read there's a possible black candidate for pope. Bout time in my opinion. The vaticans whiter than the GOP haha
... thank you for the compliment 
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