Santorum: Pope’s Resignation ‘An Example Of His Great Humility’

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Former Pennsylvania senator and 2012 Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum issued a statement Monday praising Pope Benedict XVI, saying the pontiff’s resignation serves as “an example of his great humility, spiritual leadership, and commitment to his faith.” Santorum is a practicing Catholic.

“The news of Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation comes as quite a surprise to Karen and me.   We respect his decision and see it as an example of his great humility, spiritual leadership, and commitment to his faith.  We pray for the Church, St. Peter and all the Saints, for the Church’s leadership, and for the faithful for the work they will do in the coming weeks to elect a new Pope.  May God bless and keep Pope Benedict XVI.”

 

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