North Cobb Catholics Mum on Pope's Resignation

While a staff member at Kennesaw's Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Church said she was surprised by the announcement, she referred questions to the Archdiocese of Atlanta, which is scheduled to hold a press conference at 1 p.m. today to address question

Pope Benedict XVI announced Monday morning that he will resign, effective Feb. 28, according to the Associated Press. The pope cited health concerns as the reason for the descision. While a staff member at Kennesaw's Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Church said she was surprised by the announcement, she referred questions to the Archdiocese of Atlanta, which is scheduled to hold a press conference at 1 p.m. today to address questions and concerns. CNN reported that a spokesman for the pope did not give a reason for the decision, announced during a meeting of Vatican cardinals, but according to the AP, the 85-year-old pontiff cited his "advanced age and diminishing strength." The decision makes Benedict the first pope to resign in nearly …

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