B16’s abdication, five years later Fr. Raymond de Souza, National Catholic Register Monday, February 12, 2018 The immense good that he accomplished will continue to bear fruit. But his decision to abdicate – which looks less Spirit-driven now than five years ago – will occupy the first place evaluating his legacy. © 2023 The Catholic Thing. All rights reserved. For reprint rights, write to: [email protected] The Catholic Thing is a forum for intelligent Catholic commentary. Opinions expressed by writers are solely their own.
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B16’s abdication, five years later
Fr. Raymond de Souza, National Catholic Register
Monday, February 12, 2018