After nearly eight years of Papacy, Pope Benedict XVI has said his last public address. He spent the time explaining and defending his choice to resign for a length of speech. He spoke of many things such as why he had decided to resign and how he would not abandon his duty, even if he was no longer the Pope.
Pope Benedict XVI's papacy's time has been marred by several occurrences such as an increased tension with Jews and Muslims or the so-called Vatileak, where the Pope's personal butler had stolen official documents and released them. However, Benedict states that he never felt “alone in bearing either the joys or the weight” of his role.
It's been a long ride with Pope Benedict XVI. I won't make any opinions on whether it was good or bad but I will say that I-atleast-will truly miss Pope Benedict XVI. I hope him a good time after his retirement.
Sources:
Religion News
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