Pope Benedict denies rumors of retiring due to his age, says he feels like a kid

[Swede]

I stolded that headline right from Fark. :spank:



Vatican spokesman Father Federico Lombardi has dismissed reports published by an Italian newspaper that Pope Benedict XVI plans to resign from the papacy in 2012.

Fr. Lombardi recalled that the Pope displayed “great energy” during his trip to Germany, which included a demanding schedule over four days.

His remarks came in response to a story by Italian journalist Antonio Socci of Libero, who claimed that the Pope is considering resignation next April, when he will turn 85.

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[Ter]

1. When was the last Pope to resign?

n/t

[ChromeFoundry]

7. Gregory XII (1406 - 1417)

Gregory was the last pope, of six, to resign his office.

[NightWatcher]

2. Hell, if he's real frisky, he'll take two or three kids

[hifiguy]

3. I won't say it. Really, I won't say it.

But I AM thinking it and laughing because it's just too easy. :rofl:

[Kurovski]

4. Never mind

Pope said no such thing :D

[Better Believe It]

5. He's feeling kids?

Wouldn't surprise me.

[Fire Walk With Me]

13. It's either that or he's saying he still feels young like a Hitler Youth should.

[dixiegrrrrl]

6. I feel like a new man.........

:evilgrin:

but Mr. Dixie would object...

[dtexdem]

8. I'd say less like a kid than an old goat.

[white_wolf]

9. Good riddance.

As a former catholic, I never thought I'd miss John Paul II, but this guy has proven even more reactionary.

[PeaceNikki]

10. DOOKUS FOR POPE!

[Guy Whitey Corngood]

11. A true Sith Lord never retires.

[Angry Dragon]

12. It appears he has soulless DEVIL eyes

[hlthe2b]

14. Feels just like a "Hitler Youth".......?

Perhaps, Herr Ratzinger, if you would stop your totalitarian ways, that would pass. :eyes:

[ChairmanAgnostic]

15. He feels like a kid, bent over and prepared.

This shithead was the one in charge of sex abuse policy for more than a decade. He ordered the cover ups, the lies, and the transfers of dirty priests.