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firecatcher
firecatcher: 4 months ago

Why did the pope resign?

I can't seem to figure out why.

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Ninja_Jackie_san
Ninja_Jackie_san: 4 months ago

His failing health, old age, etc.

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CaptainThorLoki
CaptainThorLoki: 4 months ago

Because hes old.

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DolceMonserrat7
DolceMonserrat7: 4 months ago

I think he retired for health reasons.....

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arabbit: 4 months ago
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DolceMonserrat7: 4 months ago
Hey you keep following me and it's not working. Ask a question about it:)
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arabbit: 4 months ago
i kept unfollowing and following you to annoy you! i'd assume it didnt work
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DolceMonserrat7
DolceMonserrat7: 4 months ago
Haha oh nice lol........
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arabbit: 4 months ago
i posted it now we wait!
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DolceMonserrat7: 4 months ago
I will look out for it...
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arabbit: 4 months ago
well how are you supposed to answer it if you dont know how to?! pfffft kids
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DolceMonserrat7: 4 months ago
Ha you know what i mean and stop un following me dork.....
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arabbit: 4 months ago
dont tempt me lol 8)
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DolceMonserrat7: 4 months ago
Well I saw your question..... And you didn't put mods!! Lol -.-
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arabbit: 4 months ago
not like they come anyways lol you try!
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DolceMonserrat7: 4 months ago
I just posted it....
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arabbit: 4 months ago
i see it 8)
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TylerBowen48
TylerBowen48: 4 months ago | Last edited at 8:24AM on 2/12/2013

his age and deteriorating health

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carterscool
carterscool: 4 months ago

His personal secretary exposed the corruption to the press of the Pope and Vatican..

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tic_tac
tic_tac: 4 months ago

Because he's too old.

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Bubblious
Bubblious: 4 months ago via iPhone

He's 86.

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AnswerMyQuestion14
AnswerMyQuestion14: 4 months ago

He is old

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Dodgy
Dodgy: 4 months ago

You've had the official reason. Old age and ill health. That's not normal for a Pontiff who usually struggles on, even through doddering senility.

Much more likely is Benedict's former role in covering up paedophilia in Germany. He is now an embarrassment to the Church and the decision to step down may not have have been his choice.

When politicians of any persuasion are forced to step down the excuse normally given is either poor health or family commitments.

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