“The Catholic community and the world today learned that Pope Benedict XVI, following deep prayer and reflection, announced that he will resign the papacy at the end of this month. We join the universal Church in offering prayerful gratitude for the Holy Father’s faith, courage and his leadership as the successor of Peter.
Sad he will resign but grateful for his eight years of selfless leadership;
Reached out to religiously threatened in Middle East, poor in Africa, world’s youth;
Highlighted value of human life
Marriage is the union of one man and one woman
Unique value in children raised by mother and father together
Redefining marriage would impose burdens on religious liberty and other rights
