Thursday, February 28, 2013

Benedict's retirement sets worrying precedent: Cardinal Pell

Australia’s most senior Catholic has criticised outgoing Pope Benedict XVI, saying his retirement sets a worrying precedent, reports AAP in the Sydney Morning Herald.

In his first interview since the Pope announced he would step down, Cardinal George Pell has voiced concerns about the decision.

‘‘People who, for example, might disagree with a future pope will mount a campaign to get him to resign,’’ he told the Seven Network yesterday.

Cardinal Pell described Pope Benedict as a "brilliant teacher", but noted that "government wasn’t his strongest point".