Bishops Thoughts on Retirement of Pope Benedict XVI

Robert K. Yosay | Posted February 11th 2013

Bishop George V. Murry of the Diocese of Youngstown expressed sadness Monday at the news that Pope Benedict XVI is resigning because of age and deteriorating health. His resignation takes effect Feb. 28. The bishop described the 85-year-old pope as “a courageous voice for the rights of the poor, a consistent defender of human life and a champion of religious liberty for people of all faiths.”