Is the Papal Ring of Pope Emeritus broken? Infallibility

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A friend asked the following question. Any thoughts?
This came up in religion class a while ago and I haven’t found an answer… Is the Papal Ring of Pope Emeritus broken? I know they break a ring when a pope dies, but do they break the ring of a pope who resigns? Why or why not?
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My guess is that it is… because he isn’t pope anymore so he doesn’t have the grace of infallibility on matters of Faith and Morals. Yes? No?
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GodHeals said:
A friend asked the following question. Any thoughts?
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Yes, the Fisherman’s Ring has been destroyed. And by destroyed, we really mean defaced, such that the seal can no longer be used.

And yes, because Pope Emeritus Benedict is no longer the Pope (which makes me very sad), he no longer possesses the charism of infallibility.

I miss Pope Benedict very much.
 
porthos11 said:
Yes, the Fisherman’s Ring has been destroyed. And by destroyed, we really mean defaced, such that the seal can no longer be used.

And yes, because Pope Emeritus Benedict is no longer the Pope (which makes me very sad), he no longer possesses the charism of infallibility.

I miss Pope Benedict very much.
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Me too! 😦
 
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God Bless HH Francis; but I still miss our “German Shepherd”.

ICXC NIKA.
 
I miss him too and whenever I pray for the intentions of the Holy Father I include our Pope Emeritus’ intentions through the intercession of Popes St Jn XXIII and JP II. I think infallibility is assured of the Pope in working with the Magesterium to form a teaching. He doesn’t posses it on his own.
 
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I miss him as well.
 
Nix89 said:
I miss him too and whenever I pray for the intentions of the Holy Father I include our Pope Emeritus’ intentions through the intercession of Popes St Jn XXIII and JP II. I think infallibility is assured of the Pope in working with the Magesterium to form a teaching. He doesn’t posses it on his own.
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Canon 749.1 of the 1983 code of Canon Law:

“Can. 749 §1. By virtue of his office, the Supreme Pontiff possesses infallibility in teaching when as the supreme pastor and teacher of all the Christian faithful, who strengthens his brothers and sisters in the faith, he proclaims by definitive act that a doctrine of faith or morals is to be held.”
 
 
Infallibility and the ring/seal issue are two separate things, more or less only related because they both pertain to the Office of Bishop of Rome. Just having a ring or seal doesn’t grant infallibility to the user. Using the ring or seal doesn’t indicate the infallibility of a statement or document, because it is teachings that are infallible, not documents.
 
What a wonderful historical artifact that Benedict’s defaced Papal Ring would be. A vivid memento of that historical moment. I doubt the Vatican would let the ring out of its purview however…
 
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What a wonderful historical artifact that Benedict’s defaced Papal Ring would be. A vivid memento of that historical moment. I doubt the Vatican would let the ring out of its purview however…
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No doubt they will duplicate it, and send the copy on exhibit through the world, as has been done with similar appurtenances of JP2.

ICXC NIKA.
 
Dandelion_Wine said:
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I miss him as well.
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IMHO Pope Emeritus Benedict is one of the most courageous and brilliant Popes we have had. I can’t imagine how the decision to abdicate must have weighed on his heart, yet, for his own private reasons he chose a path that was best for the Church. PE Benedict is a brilliant theologian and author who has enlightened us as with his spot-on description of the life of Our Lord. Becoming the Holy Father after much beloved and long term St. JPII certainly was not a position most of us would want to experience. Without PE Benedict and his world changing decision, there would be no Papa Francis. The Holy Spirit is actively at work in Rome!:rolleyes:
 
Pope Benedict said all along while a Cardinal that his wish was to retire and return to his native Germany to teach, write and live a quiet, contemplative life during his remaining years.
 
Not only do I see Pope Emeritus Benedict as being on the the greatest theologians of the 20th century (as well as over-all), I see him as one of the wisest and most courageous men to sit on Peter’s throne.

Setting down was an act of real humility. As we humans are living longer and longer due to medical advances, but not necessarily in good health (including mental), his example is a good one.

The Bride of Christ, in the 21st century, needs someone who can truly act and guide Her. Which means they have to have the health and stamina to do so.

Im so pleased that he is enjoying his later life in quiet solitude and contemplation. What a wonderful example he is to all of us as we age and become frail.
 
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