Pope Francis has dismissed speculation that his resignation is imminent. This is the unanimous report of several Brazilian bishops who this week visited the Pope for a two-hour talk. Asked about his health, the Pope replied on Tuesday, according to Kathpress, that resignation “didn’t occur to him” despite a number of problems.
“I want to live up to my mission as long as God allows,” said Roque Paloschi, Archbishop of Porto Velho. Lucio Nicoletto, Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Roraima, confirmed the impression that Francis had no intention of withdrawing.
“Pope with all his vivacity”
The Pope’s strength gives strength to many people, he told the Vatican News Portal. “Sometimes we’re even ashamed to stand there and complain about so many things, and then we look at the Pope with all his vibrancy.”
Nicoletto and Paloschi were part of a group of 17 clerics from Brazil who made their so-called ad limina visit to the Vatican. The bishops of a country provide information about the situation in their home country and discuss current or fundamental questions and topics.
Persistent Knee Problems
Due to Francis’ ongoing knee problems, several journalists and Vatican pundits had recently speculated that the 85-year-old could be preparing for his imminent resignation. The recent cancellation of a trip to Africa scheduled for early July has recently fueled the rumours.
Source: Krone
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