Mandatory papal retirement?
By Domenico Bettinelli, Jr. (articles ) | February 09, 2005 2:33 PM
While some have been talking about a possible papal retirement, based on the Holy Father's most recent health scare (including us here at CWN: see the link below), there has also been talk recently of creating a mandatory papal retirement age, like that which is in effect for bishops. Canonist Ed Peters says thats a lot of silly talk.
The Pope is the supreme legislator in the Church. There is no person or body within the Church to pass such a law binding on a pontiff. And even if one pope were to pass the law, his successors would only have to repeal it.
There will be no mandatory retirement for popes.
|
An appeal from our founder, Dr. Jeffrey Mirus: Dear reader: If you found the information on this page helpful in your pursuit of a better Catholic life, please support our work with a donation. Your donation will help us reach five million Truth-seeking readers worldwide this year. Thank you! |
Progress toward our June expenses ($13,107 to go):
$30,000.00
$16,892.93
44%
56%
|
All comments are moderated. To lighten our editing burden, only current donors are allowed to Sound Off. If you are a donor, log in to see the comment form; otherwise please support our work, and Sound Off!
-
Posted by: John J Plick -
Feb. 10, 2005 11:16 PM ET USA
"There will be no mandatory retirement for popes." Thank-you, Dom, for saying what needed to be said... And may God give us the grace to mind our own business.
-
Posted by: Janet Baker -
Feb. 09, 2005 8:01 PM ET USA
Mandatory??? Not according to Bishop Gumbleton!
