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Reactions: Pope Benedict XVI Will Resign

  1. fivethirtyeight
    Nate Silver@fivethirtyeight
    No pope has resigned since 1415, which is also the last time the Pittsburgh Pirates had a winning record.
    Mon, Feb 11 2013 04:43:59
  2. GMA
    Good Morning America@GMA
    Who can be Pope? Any Catholic male who is not married is eligible. Though for more than 1000 years it's almost always been a cardinal.
    Mon, Feb 11 2013 04:31:07
  3. Don Zeigler
    Don Zeigler
    I can see the headline now: POPE? NOPE.
    Mon, Feb 11 2013 07:32:30
  4. mattgutmanABC
    Matt Gutman@mattgutmanABC
    What precedent will Pope Benedict's resignation create? Retirement at 75-80? Younger Pope's elected?
    Mon, Feb 11 2013 04:28:34
  5. simonpegg
    Simon Pegg@simonpegg
    I bet he gets one really dangerous assignment, just before he retires, like a civil war or an exorcism. #pope
    Mon, Feb 11 2013 06:22:04
  6. ThatKevinSmith
    KevinSmith@ThatKevinSmith
    From now on, when someone snarks you with "Is the Pope Catholic?" you can say "He's not even the Pope anymore..." reuters.com/article/2013/0…
    Mon, Feb 11 2013 06:32:35
  7. piersmorgan
    Piers Morgan@piersmorgan
    The Queen's a year older than The Pope. Can't see her ever resigning because she's tired. #indefatigability1infallibility0
    Mon, Feb 11 2013 06:23:59
  8. ricky_martin
    Ricky Martin@ricky_martin
    The #Pope resigns? I didn't know that was even possible. Apparently, the last time a pope resigned was the year 1415 #IfYouRintrested
    Mon, Feb 11 2013 03:30:28
  9. FormerPope
    Former Pope Benedict@FormerPope
    Anyone know someone who wants to run the Catholic Church? (asking for a friend)
    Mon, Feb 11 2013 05:16:59
  10. TunafishTiger
    Sean Gibson@TunafishTiger
    @maureenjohnson It's a tough week when you find your king under a parking lot and then the Pope resigns.
    Mon, Feb 11 2013 04:20:14
  11. parengjoserizal
    Jose P. Rizal †@parengjoserizal
    This isn't the first time a pope has resigned. Benedict IX (1045), Gregory VI (1046), Pope Celestine V (1294), Pope Gregory XII (1415).
    Mon, Feb 11 2013 03:42:54
  12. HAL9000_
    HAL 9000@HAL9000_
    The next #Pope will be 3mm thinner and come with Siri
    Mon, Feb 11 2013 04:22:14
  13. Karen_DaviLa
    Karen Davila@Karen_DaviLa
    One can consider Pope Benedict's resignation an act of unselfishness, genuine love and concern for the state of the church today.
    Mon, Feb 11 2013 04:45:17
  14. IncrediblyRich
    IncrediblyRich@IncrediblyRich
    My nominations for Pope are as follows: 1. Beyoncé End list.
    Mon, Feb 11 2013 03:07:42
  15. Pontifex
    Benedict XVI@Pontifex
    We must trust in the mighty power of God’s mercy. We are all sinners, but His grace transforms us and makes us new.
    Sun, Feb 10 2013 03:12:00
  16. Benedict XVI's last tweet was on Sunday, before the announcement. 
  17. simonfeilder
    Simon Feilder@simonfeilder
    Your Papal account has been suspended.
    Mon, Feb 11 2013 03:23:32
  18. Scriblit
    Scriblit@Scriblit
    The streets are empty.Tumbleweed rolls by. A solemn bell tolls. Humanity huddles around glowing screens, desperately tapping out Pope Jokes.
    Mon, Feb 11 2013 03:42:24
  19. rmscotti
    Riccardo Maddalosso@rmscotti
    I am fairly sure that the #Pope's resignation has something to do with the silly hats he is forced to wear.
    Mon, Feb 11 2013 03:19:14
  20. karadavid
    Kara David@karadavid
    Sad . Pope Benedict is resigning on Feb 28. His writings were enlightening and a great inspiration to many... Thank you Pope Benedict XVI
    Mon, Feb 11 2013 03:33:36
  21. Garathon66
    David Kenny@Garathon66
    Ah no I get it, he's giving up being pope for lent.
    Mon, Feb 11 2013 03:22:55
  22. AllanCavanagh
    Allan Cavanagh@AllanCavanagh
    When a Pope resigns a man dressed as Darth Vader has to throw him off the Vatican balcony.
    Mon, Feb 11 2013 03:22:50
  23. nycjim
    Jim Roberts@nycjim
    What's a Twitter account for if you can't drop bombshell news on it? @Pontifex is silent on Pope's resignation.
    Mon, Feb 11 2013 04:40:11
  24. AllOnBlack13
    Rachael Lonergan *@AllOnBlack13
    OMG yes. My Pope Rules. Papacy Idol. This Cardinal's Got Talent, Keeping up with the Cardinals, MasterPope, Real Cardinals of VC, Dance Pope
    Mon, Feb 11 2013 03:20:57
  25. adamhillscomedy
    Adam Hills@adamhillscomedy
    The Pope is resigning. He will soon be known as Ex-Benedict.
    Mon, Feb 11 2013 03:04:23

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