“In the process of retiring one pope and electing another, I’ve had a bunch of media interviews. Members of the secular media, as well as the general public, have been keenly interested in the drama and the circumstances of Benedict’s surprise resignation.
“And now the focus has quickly changed to the prospects for the next pope. The two questions I’ve been asked most frequently are: ‘Who will be the next pope?’ and ‘What will the next pope have to do?’
“The first question is easy to answer: I don’t know.
“The second question is a lot more complicated, but at least I can offer a personal opinion and some observations.”
In a recent commentary, Bishop Thomas J. Tobin, of the Diocese of Providence (RI), reflected on the attributes the next Pope will need.
To access Bishop Tobin’s essay, please visit:
Without A Doubt: What the New Pope Will Have to Do (8 MAR 13)
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