Pope says he's thought about when it's time to 'take leave'

The Associated Press ^ | May 15, 2018

[Corpus_Delicious]

Pope Francis says he has thought about when it might be time to "take leave" of his flock.

Francis made the comment during his morning homily Tuesday; the Vatican didn't release the full text.

Francis was reflecting on St. Paul discerning when to leave his flock in the care of others, a decision Francis said all bishops must make.

He said: "When I read this, I think about myself, because I'm a bishop and I'll have to take my leave."

[Maskot]

Like yesterday, Dope Frank. Should’ve resigned yesterday. You are nothing but a fraud. I feel sorry for the Catholic flocks who hang on his every word. Like the sheeple they are, they’ve been fleeced.

[Jack Hammer]

For this Pope, that time passed several years ago.

[Buckeye McFrog]

At this point I am not convinced that the conclave won’t elect somebody WORSE.

[irishjuggler]

Talk is cheap. He’s the worst pope in centuries, and it’d be a true blessing if he stepped down, but he never will. The rumored Jesuit dossier on him decades ago supposedly described him as “a man sick with power.” Does that sound like someone who’ll ever quit? No way, no how. The only way he’ll leave is dying on the job.

[Nevadan]

Sounds good to me. But whom will the hierarchy replace him with? No doubt he has placed many of his own leftist mentality in positions of power. The hierarchy was in a sorry state to begin with to pick him as the pope. It is no doubt worse now. Just because he leaves doesn’t mean the ship will be set on the right course.

[exPBRrat]

The time is now!

[TheGeezer]

His remarks are likely comments upon one of today's readings for Mass.

Here's a snip: "I earnestly bore witness for both Jews and Greeks to repentance before God and to faith in our Lord Jesus. But now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem. What will happen to me there I do not know, except that in one city after another the Holy Spirit has been warning me that imprisonment and hardships await me."

I don't think it is a big deal.

[BarbM]

Benedict is pope. Frank is a fake.
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I still don’t understand why the hippie pope got into power. I read somewhere that his order is tied into the “new world order”.

I agree, Benedict is our Holy Father.

[circlecity]

I always figured this guy would only leave office feet first but, hey, hope springs eternal.

[Fantasywriter]

Q said Hillary and Podesta would publicly arrested in November.

Time to give the Q nonsense a rest.

[Vendome]

Give us a Christmas present we will appreciate, this year...

[Vendome]

+1 #metoo...

[The Toll]

He’ll likely take leave immediately after leaving the door open for a thousand Jihadis to come in and burn down the Vatican.

[pepsi_junkie]

This pope resign? I'll believe it when I see it. Only if he is 100% sure that a marxist will replace him. He is working his mission of splitting the church while pretending to be a beign guy who just wants to give everyone a hug. He's come a long way in a short time in creating significant splits in the church and even has bishops now talking openly about selectively ignoring church law on matters like administration of the sacrament of the eucharist. All with Francis' tacit approval.

Him saying he may go is just another of his "Look how humble I am!" act.

[Let's Roll]

So have we, Frankie. Thought of your taking leave, I mean.

[skimbell]

Yeah, give it back to the real Pope.

[DoughtyOne]

Pope says he's thought about when it's time to 'take leave'

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[Old Yeller]

He’ll likely take leave immediately after leaving the door open for a thousand Jihadis to come in and burn down the Vatican.

Be still my heart.

[kingcanuteus]

Well, if he quits this gig, he can pursue a career in movies. I see his first film is coming out soon.

[Palio di Siena]

Elvis Costello says the angels want to wear his red shoes.