PandaMuffin1 t1_je711jw wrote
Honest question. Can't he just retire? His health has been failing for years.
notapolita t1_je71ee4 wrote
Technically he can, that's what the previous pope did too. But it's supposed to be a life-long position.
Kaltias t1_je74xpd wrote
He said a few months ago he would retire in case of permanent health problems preventing him from carrying out his duties, so he doesn't rule out the option if it becomes necessary.
He can retire but he doesn't want to, at least not yet.
yellovalleyrook t1_je858aw wrote
How important are his duties really?
Kaltias t1_je8z1pu wrote
He is a head of state and the leader of a religion with over 1 billion followers, so i would say important enough
yellovalleyrook t1_je98z3d wrote
His state is 100 acres with a population of less than 1000.
The Catholic bureaucracy can no doubt manage without him.
Overweighover t1_je71c1b wrote
God chose him for life.
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