Tweets on the Pope's Decision

1. 1mDamian Thompson ‏@holysmoke

   The resignation points above all to Benedict XVI's humility and courage – this is a remarkably brave step for a Pope to take.

   
   

   
   

   1. 34mFr Patrick Brennan ‏@Pathound

      Pope Benedict has never been afraid to serve the Church in his papacy. His decision to retire, first in 600 years speaks of his integrity.
   2. 54sUKOrdinariate ‏@UKOrdinariate

      RT @JohnGreatbatch1: Shocked at news but what a wonderful sign of humility. All of us in Ordinariate so grateful for what he has done for us

   
   

   
   

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   2. 2mThe Tablet ‏@The_Tablet

      England and Wales have no voting-age cardinal #Poperesigns

      
      

      
      
   3. 2mCatholic News Svc ‏@CatholicNewsSvc

      After pope's resignation takes effect Feb. 28, there will be 117 cardinal-electors, including 14 from US-Canada, eligible to join conclave