MALOLOS CITY—Pope Benedict XVI resignation as Supreme
Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church drew sadness and admiration from Bulakenyo
leaders yesterday.
Bro. Eddie Villanueva, the founder of the Jesus Is Lord
Movement described the pope’s decision as a “supreme sacrifice” a sign of
“selflessness” and said that it must be emulated by all other leaders.
“I salute him for that. It is a sign of greatness,”
Villanueva said in an exclusive interview yesterday after the launch of his
senatorial campaign at the Bulacan Provincial Gymnasium here.
A religious leader before entering politics, Villanueva
said that the Pope’s decision is grounded on the Pontiff’s clear understanding
of the power of the cross and Jesus
Christ’s resurrection.
“I read his two books, and he (Pope) has very clear
understanding of the power of the cross and resurrection.
Sana lahat ng leader ay katulad niya na hindi kapit tuko
sa posisyon,” Villanueva said.
He added that leaders of any discipline must have a sense
of selflessness, greatness and destiny.
“He said he cannot do his job effectively anymore, that
is selflessness and other leaders must emulate him.”
Villanueva said.
For his part, former Gov. Roberto Pagdanganan also
expressed sadness on the Pope’s decision.
“I am saddened, I thought he was doing well,” Pagdanganan
said.
He also expressed admiration of the Pope’s decision and
said it was a noble act.
“It is not only an act fo sacrifice, it is a noble act,”
Pagdanganan said. Dino Balabo
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