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Podcast: Father and Joe
Episode: Father and Joe E292: Questions and Legacy of Pope Benedict XVI
Description: Pope Benedict XVI funeral was on January 5th 2023. In this episode we discuss the unique things about Pope Benedict XVI and the Papacy as Pope. Episode TimeLine:00:00 Questions and Legacy of Pope Benedict XVI03:03 What is the role of the Pope?06:30 The Importance of the Office of Doctrine for Catholics08:57 The Catholic Church is a Living Body11:34 The Rarest of Exceptions When a Pope Does Not Die In Office15:37 The Dangers of Not Having the Pope Retire in This Modern Age16:54 Impressions a the Vatican from a Lay Member o...