Pope Francis said in an interview published Friday that he doesn’t believe he will serve as Pope until his death.
The Pope spoke with Mexican broadcaster Televisa on the second anniversary of his election as Pontiff. Francis told the broadcaster that he didn’t mind being Pope but that it would be nice to be able to go out in Rome and get a pizza without being recognized.
“I have the feeling that my pontificate will be brief – four or five years, even two or three. Two have already passed. It’s a somewhat strange sensation,” he said, according to a Vatican translation from Spanish.
“I feel that the Lord has placed me here for a short time.”
The Pope said that he likes what Pope Emeritus Benedict did in stepping down from the position.
“In general, I think what Benedict so courageously did was to open the door to the popes emeritus. Benedict should not be considered an exception, but an institution,” Francis said.
We actually have two popes….and this one thinks his reign will be brief…..if he receives a mortal wound, and RE-COVERS…..we know what that signifies don’t we.?? I don’t trust the whole thing….shadowy circumstances….doesn’t use the pope mobile….very outspoken on things, the catholic church getting involved again in political, and major world issues. Seems the things of God should be enough to keep him busy. Reminds me of the dark ages…people that did not convert to catholicsm were killed in hideous ways…sound oh too familiar?
It should be a VERY interesting show when Tom Horn!!!!!! 🙂 comes on the scene- this news of new Pope will will probably be talked about too !! cant hardly wait!!