Cardinal Francis George has written a statement following the announcement that Pope Benedict XVI will resign at the end of the month.

Statement by Francis Cardinal George, OMI on the announced resignation of His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI

Pope Benedict XVI has, in all circumstances, placed the will of God for the good of the Church before every other consideration. That same resoluteness of purpose speaks in his statement announcing his resignation from the Chair of Peter.

Read the complete statement here...

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Statement by the President on His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI

 

 

On behalf of Americans everywhere, Michelle and I wish to extend our appreciation and prayers to His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI. Michelle and I warmly remember our meeting with the Holy Father in 2009, and I have appreciated our work together over these last four years.   The Church plays a critical role in the United States and the world, and I wish the best to those who will soon gather to choose His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI’s successor.

 

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