Pope Francis didnt want to be a pope?

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Thorns said:
In any case, would you say that Pope Benedict was in error for resigning then? If it is God’s will that one is Pope, how can one simply resign?
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It could be God’s will that a particular Pope serve for some time and then resign. We all have to do our best to discern God’s will in any situation. I have no doubt that Pope Benedict did his due diligence in discerning God’s will before resigning. In any event, I would think in most cases regarding the papacy, we are dealing with God’s permissive will. He doesn’t necessarily positively will that any particular person is chosen Pope or that that person resigns or not, but rather permits the choices made by men.
 
Thorns said:
So was it bad that Pope Benedict “resigned” or “turned down” the position of being Pope? Its not what Benedict wants, but what God wants. Whos to say God didnt want Benedict to continue?
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Of course it isn’t bad. Benedict prayed for several years about it, and listened to the Holy Spirit direct him on his decision to resign. It takes a very humble soul to consider that you may not be the best person for the job.
 
Thorns said:
As another poster mentioned, “Peter didnt have much say so.” Could Peter have turned downthe position of being the first pope?
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Of course Peter could have turned it down. He showed that by denying Christ three times. And yet he made the decision to humble himself, and repent to Christ personally. He also affirmed his love for Christ three times.
 
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