Pope acknowledges criticism, health issues but says in upcoming memoir he has no plans to retire
Vatican City AP Pope Francis says he has no plans to resign and isn’t suffering from any health problems that would require doing so, saying in a new memoir he still has “many projects to bring to fruition.” Francis, 87, made the comments in an autobiography, Life: My Story Through History, which is being published on Tuesday, the […]
Thailand PM Prayuth retires from politics, nine years after his coup
Bangkok, Thailand Reuters Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha announced on Tuesday his retirement from politics, nine years after he took power in a military coup, and promised to stay in charge only temporarily. His announcement was widely expected after his military-backed United Thai Nation party was thumped in a 14th May election, in which it […]
Papal passing: Benedict’s death paves way for protocols to guide future popes
NICOLE WINFIELD, of Associated Press, reports on the Vatican response to Pope Emeritus Benedict’s XVI’s death…
Pope Francis denies he is planning to resign soon
Vatican CityReuters Pope Francis has dismissed reports that he plans to resign in the near future, saying he is on track to visit Canada this month and hopes to be able to go to Moscow and Kyiv as soon as possible after that. In an exclusive interview in his Vatican residence, Francis also denied rumours […]
Saddleback Church pastor Rick Warren signals retirement with search for successor
RNS Saddleback Church pastor Rick Warren on Sunday announced the church will begin the official search for his successor, signaling he will retire after 40 years in his pulpit. “That’s a big deal,” Warren said, in a moment of characteristic understatement. Saddleback Community Church, which Warren founded in 1980, is the second-largest church in the Southern Baptist […]
Influential US pastor, Charles Stanley, steps down at First Baptist Church Atlanta after 50 years
RNS Charles Stanley doesn’t believe in retirement, he said. But the influential pastor is stepping down from his role at First Baptist Church Atlanta after more than 50 years. Pastor Charles Stanley preaches. PICTURE: Video screengrab via In Touch Ministries “As much as I love being your pastor, I know in my heart this season […]
Archbishop of York announces retirement date is set for 2020
The Archbishop of York, John Sentamu, has announced his retirement date as 7th June, 2020 – just three days prior to his 71st birthday. John Sentamu, Archbishop of York, at a gathering of Church of England bishops on the isle of Lindisfarne on 6th September. PICTURE: Newcastle Diocese (licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0/image cropped) Sentamu said in […]