From: Ouko joachim omolo
The News Dispatch with Omolo Beste in images
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2012

Although Canon Law does not specify any particular individual or body or people to whom the pope must manifest his resignation, the Code of Canon Law, the basic legal document of the Latin Church, states: If it happens that the Roman Pontiff resigns his office, it is required for validity that the resignation is made freely and properly manifested but not that it is accepted by anyone (Can. 332 §2).

Canon law states further: 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.

That means the pope is no longer infallible the moment he leaves office, until the next pope steps in, no bishop possesses infallibility, just like the period between a pope’s death and election of a new pope.

Although Canon Law does not state specifically, Benedict XVI would technically retain the title, Bishop of Rome Emeritus. It means he will not use the papal titles. It is something to be decided on.

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