I know the Pope can retire, if the mood strikes him. But I seem to recall that there is a reason he’s not planning on it any time soon, despite failing health. I can’t remember what that reason could be, but it seemed to make sense when I heard it. Can someone enlighten me? Thanks.
Trying again…
Well, it hasn’t been doen in hundreds of years, and the last one who did it wasn’t well thought of. (Sorry too lazy to cite)
Brian