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President Goodluck
Jonathan has applauded the exemplary wisdom
and courage shown by Pope Benedict XVI in his decision to voluntarily
relinquish the Papacy because of his advanced age and growing inability to keep
up with the physical and mental demands of the Office.
A statement on Tuesday, from the Office
of the Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity
Reuben Abati quotes the President expressing the
hope that even in retirement, Pope Benedict XVI would continue to contribute to
the spiritual well-being of the world in every possible way
President Jonathan also hoped that the retiring
Pope would continue to offer prayers to God for global justice, equity, peace
and progress, wishing the Papal Father a very peaceful and restful retirement
at the end of this month.
The President prayed that God would grant
members of the College of Cardinals the wisdom and divine insight they would
require to bring forth a worthy successor to Pope Benedict XVI who would build
on the outgoing Pontiff’s commendable achievements as head of the Worldwide
Catholic Church.
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