Pope Benedict XVI gets it: Retires early

[Meadbh]

And no, he does not get to keep the red shoes. But the helicopter ride was a nice way to go!

 

[Alan]

And no, he does not get to keep the red shoes. But the helicopter ride was a nice way to go!

I left my work boots and luminous yellow raincoat behind on my last day, and I departed in a Prius, not a helicopter.

 

[ERhoosier]

Seriously, I am surprised more popes have not retired under the demands of world travel

 

[braumeister]

Wonder how much rent his successor will charge him to live at the Vatican?

The Vatican City is currently ranked 418 out of 780 places (rank 1 is most expensive: rank 780 is least expensive).

Household Accommodation costs are average compared to other places for items such as apartment purchase, mortgage rate, rental, and utilities. There are 387 places that are more expensive, and 392 places that are less expensive for household accommodation.
Benchmark rental for a secure upmarket unfurnished apartment (3 bedrooms) is USD$3,047 in a central location, and USD$1,552 in a suburban location, per month, excluding utilities.

Vatican City - cost of living

 

[REWahoo]

Wonder how much rent his successor will charge him to live at the Vatican?

According to this he gets free room & board, including maid service:

The Roman Catholic Church will cover his living expenses, provide him with a spacious home inside the Vatican and pay for everything from cooked meals to housekeepers...

How the pope's retirement package compares to yours

 

[UserRequested]

Wonder how much rent his successor will charge him to live at the Vatican?




Vatican City - cost of living

Who lives in the Vatican other than those working for the church?

Is the common man or woman allowed to buy/rent/live in the Vatcan city.

I thought everyone there is paid an allowance with free board and lodging?

 

[obgyn65]

I hope they elect an non-European Pope this time. Long overdue IMO.

 

[powerplay]

I heard he plans to get a kitty cat now that he is retired as he wasn't allowed to have a pet before as the Pope.

 

[GolfingDuo]

I hope they elect an non-European Pope this time. Long overdue IMO.

There are only two chances that we get an American nominated let alone elected Pope, slim and none.

 

[brewer12345]

I heard he plans to get a kitty cat now that he is retired as he wasn't allowed to have a pet before as the Pope.

Kind of sad he was not allowed to have a pet. Then again, if I were pope, you would all be praying to St. Copper to intercede for you in matters involving the outdoors and large game.

 

[UserRequested]

I hope they elect an non-European Pope this time. Long overdue IMO.

+1
An African, Asian or South American would be a nice change. But are the world's catholics ready for it?