He stopped off in Aquila, Italy, and visited the tomb of an obscure medieval Pope named St. Celestine V (1215-1296). After a brief prayer, he left his pallium, the symbol of his own episcopal authority as Bishop of Rome, on top of Celestine’s tomb!
via The Sacred Page: Scott Hahn on the Pope’s Resignation.
What? That doesn’t explain everything? Well, click through to read the rest.
I am surprised at this movie, although what Dr. Hahn presents is a rather interesting clue. Regardless, this announcement as given a boon to conspiracy theorists and bloggers alike
Joel L. Watts holds a Masters of Arts from United Theological Seminary with a focus in literary and rhetorical criticism of the New Testament. His interests include exploring the role of mimesis in human civilization, specifically in the study of religion and media, as well as science fiction and the way in which it has allowed mythology to be explored in light of scientific discoveries of the past century. He is the author of Mimetic Criticism of the Gospel of Mark: Introduction and Commentary (Wipf and Stock, 2013) and a co-editor and contributor to From Fear to Faith: Stories of Hitting Spiritual Walls (Energion, 2013).
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What’s the big deal? If I was 85, I wouldn’t want a full-time job, especially one that requires massive amounts of travel and public appearances. Give the guy a break.