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Lv 6

Why did the Pope resign?

I think he achieved the highest possible position by any religious man.

Yet it looks like he is not not satisfied by what he can see.

What is it actually?

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  • ?
    Lv 7
    8 years ago
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    He was pressured to resign by the corrupt cardinals in the Vatican.

    The Vatican is nothing more than a big business, full of corruption.

  • 8 years ago

    Pope Benedict is 85 years old and is resigning as Pope due to reasons of age and health.

    With love in Christ.

  • ?
    Lv 6
    8 years ago

    Hi dear one.He was sick and could not do well so he resigned.I hope other sick religeous leaders follow him as a good example.Good,s willing.So long.

    Source(s): Knowledge
  • 8 years ago

    He is old. I bet he doesn't live to see 2014.

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  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    early access to retirement benefits

  • ?
    Lv 6
    8 years ago

    Didn't want to be poisoned.

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