Pope Francis made a strong self-criticism of the Church and spoke of his possible departure from the Vatican

The Supreme Pontiff launched a new testimony where admits the possibility of a resignation from his ministry in the Vatican. At the same time, he apologized for the mistakes that some priests made and accepted allegations of abuse and corruption in the Catholic Church.

In his new autobiography titled “Hope“, the bishop of Rome also admitted feeling that he has “a reputation and public esteem” that he does not deserve. He also added that he does not consider himself “worthy” of the role he occupies in the popular imagination.

Is the Pope going to resign?

One of Pope Francis’ most profound reforms will be to aim towards a model of “simplicity and humility” in the papacy. This means changing residences or giving up other benefits such as transportation and luxury clothing. “The reality is, simply, that I am old,” he said.

As for the future, he also stressed that he did not consider resigning, although it is a “possibility.” Along these lines, he addressed some of his health problems that afflicted him in recent years and noted that he receives physical therapy twice a week. “I’m fine,” he added in his autobiography that will go on sale in more than 100 countries and explained that his problems are due to his age and body pains.

Francis’ word on abuse and corruption in the Catholic Church

Among the reforms that it seeks to incorporate after the 2024 Synod, The Pope stressed that part of the change is based on past errors and bad actions. Bergoglio spoke about the scandal of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church that led to the resignation of his predecessor Benedict XVI during the leak known as Vatileaks.

The Vatican leader stressed that he feels “called to take responsibility for all the evil committed by some priests” and added that his predecessor gave him a large white box full of documents “related to the most difficult and painful situations: cases of abuse, corruption, dark businesses and misdeeds.”

Pope Francis celebrated the ceasefire in Gaza and called for a “just solution for the two states”

Pope Francis expressed his gratitude this Sunday for the beginning of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip, highlighting the importance of reaching “a fair solution for both States.” During the Angelus prayer, the Supreme Pontiff thanked the mediators who worked to finalize the agreement in the Middle East and called on the international community to collaborate with Israel and Palestine to achieve a permanent ceasefire.

“In the past few days, it was announced that the ceasefire in Gaza would come into effect today. I express my gratitude to all the mediators. It is a great job to mediate to achieve peace, thanks to them,” said Francisco from the window of the Apostolic Palace.

The pontiff appreciated the efforts of “all parties involved” in the agreement, after Hamas delivered to Israel the list of the three hostages who will be released this Sunday at 4:00 p.m. (local time), equivalent to 11:00 a.m. in Argentina.