Swiss bishops denounce calls for Pope to retire

Swiss bishops say they are disgusted by an open letter calling on Pope John Paul II to stand down.

The publication of the letter – signed by more than 40 Catholic priests and lay people – coincided with the Pontiff’s 84th birthday on Tuesday.

The letter, which was delivered to the Bishops Conference on Friday, was signed by priests, theology professors, and Catholic lay people.

Could it be that these are the same individuals calling for women priestesses and for the elimination of all sexual 'sins'?

One Swiss bishop, Kurt Koch, said the decision to publish the letter as the Pope celebrated his birthday was "disgusting and disloyal".

“As his age increases and his health deteriorates, his abilities are increasingly in doubt and the Pope is in some ways less credible. And we think it's important to tell him that, so that he gives some thought to standing down,” (Xavier) Pfister said., ( Pfister is the information officer for the Catholic Church in Basel).

The Holy Father's abilities are in doubt and he is less credible? I think it is plain to see where the credibility problem is.

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