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1. In my oppinion, the Pope standing down because of health issues is a very responible thing to do.
   I will continue to pray that this act spreads though out the entire world.
   May God bless you and keep you safe

   Posted By: Geoffrey Kelly

2. Nice post, Geoffrey... I watched him on TV today and he looked quite frail. Exciting times as we await his successor.
   Also nice to know that Benedict will be praying for the Church in the desert of solitude.

   Posted By: Jonathan Doyle

3. Our Holy Father's decision is one of self sacrifice. He is our Jesus here in our world.
   A quiet, gentle, kind and holy shepherd who has guided and taught us well.
   I will miss his kind and peaceful face and will love him and pray for him always.
   I thank my God for his Ministry and pray that God will Bless him with good health and be close to him. Thank you dear Holy Father.

   Posted By: Valerie Rich

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