resignation
Exclusive: Mark Driscoll resigns from Mars Hill Church
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — October 15, 2014
(RNS) The Seattle megachurch pastor has been on sabbatical during his church's investigation.
Catholic bishop in England resigns over affair with woman, calls decision ‘liberating’
By Trevor Grundy — September 29, 2014
CANTERBURY, England (RNS) "In some respects I feel very calm," said Kieran Conry. "It is liberating. It is a relief." But it may not be the end of the matter for the former Roman Catholic leader.
Sex abuse victims: Irish cardinal’s resignation not soon enough
By Andrew Coffman Smith — September 8, 2014
BELFAST, Northern Ireland (RNS) Cardinal Sean Brady's resignation comes after he turned 75, the age at which cardinals are required to step down.
Pastor of Florida megachurch resigns over ‘moral failure’
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — April 6, 2014
(RNS) Florida megachurch pastor Bob Coy has resigned from his 20,000-member Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale over a "moral failing."
Benedict rejects rumors on why he resigned as “simply absurd”
By David Gibson — February 26, 2014
(RNS) In a letter to a journalist, the former pope indicates scandals did not drive him from office and says he continues to wear white because when he stepped down "there were no other clothes available."
On anniversary of resignation, Benedict XVI has no regrets
By Eric J. Lyman — February 11, 2014
ROME (RNS) Archbishop Georg Ganswein -- who works with Benedict XVI -- said one year after his resignation on Feb. 11, 2013, the former pope is at peace in his new role.
Suzan Johnson Cook to resign as religious freedom ambassador
By Lauren Markoe — October 16, 2013
WASHINGTON (RNS) During her on-again off-again nomination battle, Suzan Johnson Cook likened herself to the "Iron Lady," former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher: "Change the name. It's mine now."
Video: RNS Editor-in-Chief Kevin Eckstrom talks to CTV News
By Sally Morrow — February 26, 2013
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For aging religious leaders, is it still ’till death us do part’?
By Adelle M. Banks — February 25, 2013
(RNS) When aging religious leaders reach the top echelons of temporal and spiritual power, their followers have a certain expectation: Till death us do part. But Pope Benedict XVI’s surprise resignation has shifted that calculus, prompting introspection about when, if and how to let go of religion's senior management.
Analysis: Conservatives vent disappointment over Benedict’s papacy
By David Gibson — February 18, 2013
(RNS) When Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger was elected Pope Benedict XVI in 2005, the surprising choice left conservative Catholics almost giddy with the prospect of total victory. Now with Benedict set to resign, the Catholic right is counting up the ways that Benedict failed them.
Pope Benedict’s Resignation–a Muslim perspective
By Omid Safi — February 11, 2013
Muslims have had by and large a very tense relationship with Pope Benedict, yet I would hope that we as Muslims can practice the divine qualities of mercy and forgiveness at this time, and stand next to our Catholic friends as they journey through this turbulent time of transition.
Who’s in the running for pope? 12 names to watch
By David Gibson — February 11, 2013
Pope Benedict XVI’s sudden resignation took the church and the world by surprise, in large part because it was a move without precedent in the modern world. But what comes next is as old and familiar as the papacy itself: speculating about who will be the next pope. Here are 12 names to watch.
Photo Slideshow: Pope Benedict XVI
By Sally Morrow — February 11, 2013
In a move that took the world by surprise, Pope Benedict XVI on Monday (Feb. 11) announced that he will resign on Feb. 28. Click on any image below to view photo slideshow.
Priest fired for refusing to use new Catholic prayers
By Tracy Gordon — February 6, 2012
ST. LOUIS (RNS) An Illinois priest who refused to recite the prayers at Mass as written has been fired, a sign that bishops may have little tolerance for priests who refuse to conform to a new Mass that took effect last year. By Tim Townsend.
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