Can the pope resign?

[k-pappy]

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2010/03/29/turkey-pope-gunman-says-benedict-resign/?test=latestnews

I'm not condoning his words, but the article has made me wonder.  Can the pope resign?

Please no bashing, I am just looking for an answer the the question, no more, no less.

Thanks!

Bond

[winsome]

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2010/03/29/turkey-pope-gunman-says-benedict-resign/?test=latestnews

I'm not condoning his words, but the article has made me wonder.  Can the pope resign?

Please no bashing, I am just looking for an answer the the question, no more, no less.

Thanks!

Bond

Yes, is the short answer.

There is more in this article from the BBC news. I can't vouch for it's accuracy as I don't have a copy of Canon Law and I haven't checked the historical evidence but I assume the BBC have. I understand they have higher standards than Fox News.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/8590308.stm

[Rob, PGK]

I'm sorry, but did you just use "BBC" and "standards" in the same sentence?

[desertknight]

Don't go runnin' down the "Beeb".  They have their good points. 

[Ryan2010]

Don't go runnin' down the "Beeb".  They have their good points. 

I almost didn't recognize you, desert.  The pink skirt and pom poms threw me for a loop. 

For future reference, here is a "male" cheerleader: 


(I'm just messing with you)


God bless the BBC