Pope: I signed my resignation in case of health problem

2022-12-18 15:35:45Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Pope: I signed my resignation in case of health problem
Pope Francis

"I signed the resignation when Tarcisio Bertone was Secretary of State. I signed it and said: 'In the event of an impediment for medical reasons or something else, here is my resignation. You already have it in your hand'. I don't know who Cardinal Bertone gave it to, but I gave it to him when he was secretary of state."

In an interview for the Spanish newspaper "ABC", Pope Francis recounts how he planned the retreat in case of health problems.

In the interview, the full version of which was published this morning, the Pope thus answers the question of what happens if a Pope suddenly becomes unable to serve due to health problems or in the event of an accident.

To the subsequent question about the fact that even Paul VI has left his resignation in writing in case of permanent obstruction, he answers: "Exactly, and I think Pius XII too." "It's the first time I've said it," adds Frančesku about his already signed resignation. "That's why I say it. Now someone will go and ask Bertone: 'Give me that letter!'" (laughs). He probably gave it to Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the new secretary of state. I gave it to Bertone as Secretary of State", concludes the Pope.


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