Pope Benedict to step down

isn't the next pope suppose to be the anti christ? :shock:

-Renegade

isn't the next pope suppose to be the anti christ? :shock:

-Renegade

[QUOTE="hoola"]

Rumors are that an african could be elected Pope.  That would be interesting.   There has never been a black pope.  Also, my friend says there is a canadian who could possibly get it.

JoeRatz16

African =/= black. Especially when we're talking about north Africa.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/12/world/europe/pope-benedict-xvi-says-he-will-retire.html?_r=0

FIRST PLEASE BE CIVIL! Then again this is Off-topic...

As a Catholic I would rather have Liam Neeson as the next Pope! Ra's Al Gul takes over the church! But seriously, I would prefer someone young and more liberal like John Paul II

FireEmblem_Man

Dear Brothers,

I have convoked you to this Consistory, not only for the three canonizations, but also to communicate to you a decision of great importance for the life of the Church. After having repeatedly examined my conscience before God, I have come to the certainty that my strengths, due to an advanced age, are no longer suited to an adequate exercise of the Petrine ministry.  I am well aware that this ministry, due to its essential spiritual nature, must be carried out not only with words and deeds, but no less with prayer and suffering. However, in todays world, subject to so many rapid changes and shaken by questions of deep relevance for the life of faith, in order to govern the barque of Saint Peter and proclaim the Gospel, both strength of mind and body are necessary, strength which in the last few months, has deteriorated in me to the extent that I have had to recognize my incapacity to adequately fulfill the ministry entrusted to me. For this reason, and well aware of the seriousness of this act, with full freedom I declare that I renounce the ministry of Bishop of Rome, Successor of Saint Peter, entrusted to me by the Cardinals on 19 April 2005, in such a way, that as from 28 February 2013, at 20:00 hours, the See of Rome, the See of Saint Peter, will be vacant and a Conclave to elect the new Supreme Pontiff will have to be convoked by those whose competence it is.

Dear Brothers, I thank you most sincerely for all the love and work with which you have supported me in my ministry and I ask pardon for all my defects.  And now, let us entrust the Holy Church to the care of Our Supreme Pastor, Our Lord Jesus Christ, and implore his holy Mother Mary, so that she may assist the Cardinal Fathers with her maternal solicitude, in electing a new Supreme Pontiff. With regard to myself, I wish to also devotedly serve the Holy Church of God in the future through a life dedicated to prayer.

From the Vatican, 10 February 2013

BENEDICTUS PP XVI

[QUOTE="JoeRatz16"]

[QUOTE="hoola"]

Rumors are that an african could be elected Pope.  That would be interesting.   There has never been a black pope.  Also, my friend says there is a canadian who could possibly get it.

worlock77

African =/= black. Especially when we're talking about north Africa.

isn't the next pope suppose to be the anti christ? :shock:

-Renegade

Yes, the prophecy says this next pope will be the last, and be named Peter.  The biggest candidate is a man from Ghana named Peter.

Also:

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[QUOTE="JoeRatz16"] There have been a few Africans before, from North Africa in the early years of Church history. 

JoeRatz16

African =/= black. Especially when we're talking about north Africa.

Yeah, I should have been more specific.  

My devout catholic friend says there are currently lots of options available.  He's going to have a beer (or two) to celebrate.  Its exciting times for him, witnessing such a rare event.  

xD. oh lawd!!

Stepping down from what, his high horse? They make it sounds like he was busy doing some kind of work. :roll:

xD. oh lawd!!

Stepping down from what, his high horse? They make it sounds like he was busy doing some kind of work. :roll:

bnarmz

[QUOTE="JoeRatz16"]

[QUOTE="hoola"]

Rumors are that an african could be elected Pope.  That would be interesting.   There has never been a black pope.  Also, my friend says there is a canadian who could possibly get it.

worlock77

African =/= black. Especially when we're talking about north Africa.

[QUOTE="-Renegade"]

isn't the next pope suppose to be the anti christ? :shock:

wis3boi

Yes, the prophecy says this next pope will be the last, and be named Peter.  The biggest candidate is a man from Ghana named Peter.

Didthey use a proper future time telling device?

John Mccain should be pope.

[QUOTE="bnarmz"]

xD. oh lawd!!

Stepping down from what, his high horse? They make it sounds like he was busy doing some kind of work. :roll:

JML897

Having to deal with the pedophilia culture of the catholic church would wear anyone out. KC_Hokie

Especially somebody of Ratzinger's age.

The boys probably have more staying power, though.

Hopefully Pope Benedict's health will improve and he will live a longer life, poor guy

[QUOTE="-Renegade"]

isn't the next pope suppose to be the anti christ? :shock:

wis3boi

Yes, the prophecy says this next pope will be the last, and be named Peter.  The biggest candidate is a man from Ghana named Peter.

As for the next pope being the anti-Christ that is not part of the prophecy.

he didn't last very long.. though iirc people in the know did indicate that's why he was elected in the first place.. comp_atkins

Interesting. Also, IIRC, that same black guy was up for popery last round.

coolbeans90

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Interesting. Also, IIRC, that same black guy was up for popery last round.

JoeRatz16

I stand corrected.

John Mccain should be pope.

LeBump

Didn't know they could do that. Maybe they should stop choosing people so old.  Would be cool to see the first American Pope, but I doubt it will happen this time.  

good, he was ignorant and a big bigot in my bookThe_Last_Ride