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Ill health has forced Pope Benedict XVI to resign,
a decision that took the Maori Catholic community by surprise.
Although the Catholic community
will continue with business as usual,
praying for the health of the Pope.
At 85 years old, the Pope has resigned.
He has aged...
It has been over 700 years
since the last time a pope stepped down voluntarily.
Faith is the main thing...
We're very surprised, and although sad,
we feel the love he has for our faith.
According to the Archbishop of Auckland,
even though the Pope has resigned, the faith continues as per normal.
Tomorrow, we'll have Ash Wednesday
and we'll also have prayers for the Pope's health.
If you were baptised Catholic and you are a male,
you would have been eligible to be the Pope.
But since 1378, they've only chosen cardinals.
Maybe there's room for Maori in those higher positions.
That's a nice thought...
There were no Maori bishops available to speak
to Te Karere today.
But the Archbishop believes the next bishop will be great.
The Pope officially stands down on the 28th.
Raiha Johns, Te Karere.