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Tuesday 19 August 2014

Pope Francis: I could quit like Benedict or even die by 2017

Pope Francis has suggested that he might one day resign the papacy like his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI did last year, which would make him the second consecutive Pope to do so after almost 600 years. He said this yesterday Aug. 18th while speaking with reporters on his way back to Rome after his state visit to South Korea.
"Some theologians may say this is not right, but I think this way. Let us think about what [Benedict XVI] said, "I have gotten old, I do not have the strength", it was a beautiful gesture of nobility, of humility and courage. But you could say to me, if you at some time felt you could not go forward, I would do the same."
Asked about his immense popularity, the Pope, 77, joked that he would probably die in the next 2/3 years so should not get too proud: 
“I know this will last a short time, two or three years, and then to the house of the Father.” he said

63 comments:

Unknown said...

Linda u made the title of this post sound so serious. We shall all die one day for sure. Such a humble man. Catholic all the way. I'm out. ***CATCH ME IF U CAN***

Toronto Finest said...

Seriously I dont believe in this pope stuff

FIONA FIONA said...

Hehehe...He has a good sense of humour

Bishop Dammy said...

Wherever your are..serve God diligently and when you die you have a reward in heaven! That's CERTAIN. Rom 2:6. BishopDammy#

Anonymous said...

Ok, waiting """"""""""""

BONARIO NNAGS said...

Awwww! Holy Father we are not yet ready to witness your exit,we love you so much.
May God bless and keep you Supreme Pontiff.
May God bless and keep the Vicar of Christ.
May God bless and protect the Bishop of Rome.
May God bless his Francis.

~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA LUMIA

comfort said...

Hmmmm best known to God.

Alloy Chikezie said...

Such a humble pope in words and did.


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Alloy Chikezie said...

Such a humble pope in words and deed.


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Anonymous said...

Popo, is dis comn frm uo. Uo wil nt die bt live. LIB Princess!

Gift Lawrence said...

he who wears shoe knows whre it pinches him. follow your heart God will understand.

Ijanyimitch said...

No comment

haters-slayer said...

sharp linda.you con break am down like say you dey him mind.

Steveosky 4 Real. said...

You will not die yet your holiness. And when you eventually die ,heaven awaits you..!!

Unknown said...

a.k.a EDWIN CHINEDU AZUBUKO said...
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May be he might really die at that yr bcos death jokes nobi joke o......
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***CURRENTLY IN JUPITER***

#king said...

Ok..seen....................................#KingOfKings

Anonymous said...

Linda, i think you should be careful on how you title your posts. Very soon your titles will hold no water!...Our dearest Pope, you will not die anytime soon. You're still very much needed!!

Unknown said...

LILI PLS STOP READING MEANINGLESS-MEANING INTO EVERYTHING ONE SAYS. OF COURSE PAPAL KNOWS THAT HE CAN'T BE ON THAT SEAT FOREVER,WE ALL KNOW THAT LIFE DOES NOT END HERE ON EARTH. THAT DOESN'T TOTALLY IMPLY THAT HE WILL QUIT;IT COULD BE DEATH,SICKNESS ETC.ONLY GOD KNOWS.

And what's the essence of occupying a seat when one can't meet up to the responsibilities that come with it due to health issues. #GodBlessYouPapal

Anonymous said...

Okwa ndi di ka Bonario n'eme "aww, aww, holy father, jesu christi, holy jah, jaah jehova" na anyu nsi n'ulo uka. Mtcheeew.

Anonymous said...

Whatever......mtcheeeew!!!

abebeluv1 said...

hmmmm ok oooo

abebeluv1 said...

hmmmm ok oooo

abebeluv1 said...

hmmmm ok oooo

abebeluv1 said...

hmmmm ok oooo

Anonymous said...

Hmmmmm (Li×”da's Ma×”)

abebeluv1 said...

hmmmm ok oooo

Unknown said...

He shud die if he wants

marvelous said...

My dear is ur fucking opinion.I wonda wu askd u wat u blv in

Anonymous said...

His Holiness, Lumen Christi! May God grant you health of mind and body, grant you the strength of the Eucharistic. Our Good Shepherd. Long live the Pope. Motherhen

Solary said...

U r not forced to, its a free world, jst let those of us who do be

Anonymous said...

hey muhammedians are u watching? this is how a spiritual leader should be, not your who encourage u to promote violence in the name of Allah

Julie Best said...

You are right but that is if he is a born again christain because that's the only way to heaven because some one can not go to heaven because he is a Pope, Bishop, Rev, Priest, Postor just mention any tittle you can think of. You must be born again. Our Lord Jesus said in John 3 vs 3 verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a man is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. So when any of us talks about heaven, a most question to answer then is are my a born again ? This is where are journey to heaven starts is not by our tittle or position in the church because bible said with out that you won't even see the kingdom of God talk more of entering in to it.

Unknown said...

diligence in all your doings is the key factor.

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Amicable said...

Just love me pope

winniekoko said...

GOD bless d VICAR OF CHRIST......

Anonymous said...

Bonario with his biased stupid comments

ary said...

prophesy? we will soon find out

Unknown said...

And who's asking u to believe akpors? Are u catholic?....ogwumagala dnt say wat u Dnt know b4 Chineke apia gi aka na onu...

Unknown said...

Like seriously.......

Ugophany said...

May God continue to straighten you untill whn HE will call you to meet HIM amen.

Unknown said...

You motherfuckers need to read The family by Mario Puzo about pope Alexander the vi. The most brutal don of all dons who re incarnated as Aleister crowley the most wicked man dat ever lived. I love that guy

MY TURN said...

i am not catholic but i LOVE this guy

Unknown said...

Hmmmmm, only God knows

Adaeze Writes said...

Long live the Pope!
God bless you Pope Francis.

hrm paul ojeih said...

gbam the holy daddy has predicted his own death joke not with wat he said dude is serious

Jessica law said...

The most humble pope you will continue to leave long with good health.

Unknown said...

Na linda u use dey play???? She can hype for africa...

APPLE said...

Please don't quit.

Anonymous said...

Sheeps are just so blind to this. This guy doesnt seem Godly to me. Fake

zyrilme said...

shocking to hear him say this...though any human can reason that way but whats made this more interesting to me is that just 2 nights ago I read one Nostradamus' prediction that a will die between 014 and 017

Unknown said...

May God grant us strenght as you work in his vineyard.Amen

Anonymous said...

I started falling in Love with Papacy throne since the days of John Paul 11,though I'm not a catholic but I believe in my Opinion that Caro Wojtyla deserve a Sainthood.Pope francis is actually coming close to John Paul in terms of Humbleness and Charisma.

Anonymous said...

And who told u he s not born again? Mtcheeew

Anonymous said...

U r not catholic, yet u judge d pope! Some of u r just damn evil to ur fellow man. Even if u r not catholic at least u r christians! Ur pastors and alfas have all their shit over d place and we still give credit to whom it's due. Watch ur mouths idiots before u procure the wrath of God upon ur heads. Pope Francis 1 is d vicar of Christ,respect dat all u bloody brainwashed Protestants and Muslims. #catholic for eternity#haters can die of ebola#

Francess said...

My pope has a great sense of humour. Love him......humble! God bles pope Francis de 1st...Amen!

Francess said...

My pope has a great sense of humour. Love him......humble! God bles pope Francis de 1st...Amen!

Anonymous said...

He was decorated as the man of the year. He is such a humble man. Please don't leave us now. We love you. God bless you.

Anonymous said...

there must be a problem if he quit like other pope

Anonymous said...

K

Unknown said...

Long live my Pope!

PURPLE said...

Lol @wilheminna. And catholic too, all d way

PURPLE said...

Muhammedians

Fellyella said...

So madam Julie best the robber that went to heaven was born again right? Sit there and be deceiving yourself. If you believe that Jesus died for your sins and that God is the father, you are born again and to top it all, you keep Gods commandments. So saying is he born again is really stupid.

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