America: Thomas Rausch, S.J., professor emeritus of theology at Loyola Marymount University, was also surprised by what the comments seemed to imply about the pope’s decision-making: “It did not sound like Francis, who, Jesuit that he is, puts so much emphasis on discernment. But I understood him better when I read his statement.”
Source: America
Pope Francis Said the Papacy Is ‘For Life.’ Does That Mean He Should Never Resign?
