Published February 12, 2013, 07:12 AM
Sioux Falls’ bishop saddened as pope decides to resign
SIOUX FALLS (AP) — The head of the Diocese of Sioux Falls says he’s saddened by Pope Benedict XVI’s announcement to resign.
SIOUX FALLS (AP) — The head of the Diocese of Sioux Falls says he’s saddened by Pope Benedict XVI’s announcement to resign.
The pope announced Monday that he will resign Feb. 28. The 85-year-old said his advanced age undermines his ability. Benedict is the first pontiff to resign in nearly 600 years. Sioux Falls Bishop Paul Swain says Benedict is a teacher at heart who has “taught us to contemplate the higher things and to defend truth.”
Swain had been appointed by Benedict.
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