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Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Tucker Reacts to Pope Benedict's Resignation

His resignation is effective on Feb. 28, and a successor should be named by Easter.

Pope Benedict XVI announced Monday that he is resigning, effective Feb. 28. Tucker Patch readers shared their views on Monday through Facebook: "I'm glad that he had the foresight to step down if he didn't feel that he was able to fulfill his role as pope. It takes a great person to admit that they aren't able, and I have great respect for him and his decision. I just sincerely hope that he is OK, medically speaking," said Susan Gilchrist. Another reader, Kathleen Stevens, said, "I do admire Pope Benedict for saying he is just not up to the demands. Hope that is the true reason." Mary Ellen Sheehan, a church deacon, said, "we need a massive change in the Catholic Church. With John Paul the second and Benedict the Catholic Church has …

Robbi McCaig

7:40 am on Wednesday, February 13, 2013

One might want to research the St. Malachy prophecies. It's quite interesting and might signal that we are indeed coming to the end times with the resignation of this Pope and the next to be the last.   more ›

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