Vatican City: Pope Benedict XVI on Sunday, February 24, addressed the congregation from the last sermon. The Catholic Church said that completes the papal ministry, because it “called the Lord.”
The Pontiff in his homily reminded of the Transfiguration of the Lord – one of the key episodes of the life of Jesus Christ. According to the Gospels, Jesus took three closest disciples, and went with them to the mountain to pray. During the prayer was revealed to the disciples of Christ divine majesty. Benedict XVI said that God had called him to do the same – “to climb the mountain.”
From the window in his office, he blessed the tens of thousands of believers gathered at St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. The Pontiff also promised that he would leave the church, but she will not leave the service. His future he intends to hold in prayer and meditation.
Last week, the 86-year-old Benedict XVI announced the abandonment of the Holy See. As the reason for this decision was the inability of the Pope called to serve the Church in full because of old age. Meanwhile, the Italian media have suggested that the Pope stepping down because koruptsionnyh scandals and rumors that a number of cardinals was convicted of homosexuality.
