(Vatican Radio) Pope Benedict’s decision to resign has brought words of respect and appreciation from Rev Dr Olav Fykse Tveit, secretary general of the Geneva based World Council of Churches. In a statement issued earlier this week, the head of the WCC, which represents almost 350 churches and Christian communities in countries around the globe, asks for prayers to bless Pope Benedict and to guide the Catholic Church in this very important time of transition.
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