The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Benedict XVI is to resign by months end. Highly unusual. Please say prayers for His Holiness and the Church.
UPDATE: Here is a link to the translated text of the Pope’s resignation, originally delivered in Latin.
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https://bellarmineforum.org/prayers-requested-for-pope-benedict-xvi-set-to-resign-by-months-end/
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