Shock, Sadness in Point Boro on Pope Benedict News
But this also shows how much the Pope loves the church, St. Martha's pastor says
The pastor of St. Martha's Church Roman Catholic Church, in Point Borough, says he was shocked and saddened to hear the early Monday morning news that Pope Benedict is resigning after serving in the position for less than eight years. "It was a shock to me, but this shows how he loves the church," said the Rev. Roman Nilo Apura, who has been pastor of the church on Herbertsville Road since July. "I'm sad, I thought he was going to stay longer," Apura said. "But I'm grateful for the eight years that he was our leader." He said the resignation shows the Pope loves the church enough to step down since he feels the combination of his failing health and age are leaving him without enough strength to fulfill his ministry. "He was a shepherd and …
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