The Pope Steps Down:
Brad Martin
Issues in America
"I took this step [resignation] in full awareness of
its gravity and novelty but with profound serenity of spirit" -Pope
Benedict
It is official as of today Pope Benedict will be the first
alive non pope in all of history. For weeks people in the Catholic Church have
been talking about this step and the rumors prove to be true. After years of
great conservative service to the Catholic Church the Pope will soon step down.
Now the current problem is who will take his place? There are many questions
but not any answers. There has been talk of a new pope from Canada but a
decision needs to be made soon. With a new leader of the leading religion
questions come about how the norms of the church will change. With Pope
Benedict he took a very conservative view on the religion and did not change
much... will the new Pope do the same? What role will the resigned Pope play in
electing a new one? Benedict is fully aware of his steps and claims he has made
a sound decision. "There were also moments when there were stormy waters
and headwinds… as if God was sleeping. But I always knew that God was in that
boat and I always knew that the boat of the Church is not mine, is not ours,
but is his and he will not let it sink ... I never felt alone." Change is
the only constant, with a new Pope a fresh perspective will be brought to the
religion, I look forward to seeing the changes.
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