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A Brief Note about Papal Resignation

Posted on February 12, 2013 by canonlawmadeeasy

Dear Readers, Those of us in Rome were no less stunned than the rest of the world by the Pope’s announcement yesterday.  Nobody saw it coming!  It was, therefore, a cruel coincidence that “Can a Pope Ever Resign?” was published … Continue reading →

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Can a Pope Ever Resign?

Posted on January 3, 2013 by canonlawmadeeasy

Q:  I read in a news article that Pope Benedict said he would resign, if he reached the point where he couldn’t physically handle being Pope any longer.  Is that even possible?  Can a Pope ever resign?  —Scott A:  It’s … Continue reading →

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