Institute Scholars Reflect on the Pope's Resignation

What does the Pope's resignation mean for the future Catholic Church? What happens next? Who might be the next Pope? During this historic moment of papal transition, we suggest following the links below for commentary from affiliated Institute scholars:

Joseph Komonchak on the Commonweal magazine blog:

http://www.commonwealmagazine.org/blog/?p=23233

Vincent J. Miller on the America magazine blog:

http://americamagazine.org/content/all-things/case-benedicts-point-was-not-clear

http://americamagazine.org/content/all-things/final-act-papal-teaching

Miguel H. Diaz on CNN News:

http://s3.amazonaws.com/TVEyesMediaCenter/UserContent/180880/1592641.820/CNN_02-11-2013_11.44.58.mp4

Clifford Longley on BBC News:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-21415636

Institute President James L. Heft on USC Annenberg News:

http://www.atvn.org/news/2013/02/pope-benedict-xvi-resign