I have two or three years to live – Pope Francis

Pope Francis has said he might have only two or three years left to live.

On a plane trip back from South Korea, he told journalists he believed he only had limited time left to complete his reforms of the Roman Catholic Church.

Asked about how he copes with his popularity, he said: ‘I try to think of my sins, my mistakes, so as not to think that I am some- body important.’

He then added with a smile: ‘Because I know this is going to last a short time, two or three years and then… to the house of the Father.’

According to a Vatican source, the 77-year-old has previously told those close to him that he thought he only had a few years left.

He also revealed that he would consider retiring if he felt he could no longer perform his duties.

His predecessor Pope Benedict XVI resigned in February last year.

‘If you asked me if, in the future, I felt I could not go forward, would I do the same? I would do the same. Benedict has opened a door,’ Francis said on board the papal plane.

 

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3 Responses to “I have two or three years to live – Pope Francis”

  1. Unknown's avatar
    Onwujei Fredrick Reply August 21, 2014 at 06:09

    He might not mean what he said afterall is he owner of his life? All these might have quoted him out of context

  2. Unknown's avatar

    woooow!

  3. Unknown's avatar

    Please i just hope this is not true

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