Pope Benedict XVI has left the Vatican for the last time as pontiff and flown to his Castel Gandolfo residence on his final days as head of the Roman Catholic Church. Once Benedict has officially abdicated, the 117 Vatican cardinals who are tasked with electing their next pontiff will convene to begin informal discussions on choosing the next pope. The earliest date allowed under current Holy See regulations for the College of Cardinals to decide on their new leader is on March 15. The Pope made history & send shock waves across the world when he announced that he was to stand down due to "advanced age"; becoming the first to do so for six centuries. I certainly agree with his move that due to his advancing age, it is vital to find someone who is younger & vigor to lead the religion in today's hostile environment & generation. In the former’s pope words…there were moments…when the seas were rough and the wind blew against us and it seemed that the Lord was sleeping. Like every business institutions, the new pope & his team have to integrate themselves better into the world’s society as many people have abandon religion, kindness to embrace materialism, making themselves more relevant in today’s volatile world, transparency will be the key driver to restore the lost trust & mismanagement, maintaining integrity and be the beacon of hope & good for every people from every nation.
And, it’s also a reminder that I must always learn to be responsible in carrying out the calling and tasks that are also entrusted to me :)
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