VATICAN CITY
National Catholic Reporter
Joshua J. McElwee | Mar. 13, 2015 NCR Today
ROME Pope Francis has marked the second anniversary of his election as the leader of the Roman Catholic church by saying he has a feeling that his pontificate will be a short one, lasting perhaps about four or five years.
Speaking in a lengthy television interview with the Mexican program Noticieros Televisa, the pontiff has also reviewed some of the highlights of his papacy so far — including the continuing Synod of Bishops that is touching tough questions like allowing divorced and remarried persons to take communion.
But responding to a question from journalist Valentina Alazraki about remarks he has made several times that he expects to have a short time as pope, Francis gave a very personal and direct answer.
“I have the feeling that my pontificate will be brief,” said the pope. “Four or five years. I do not know, or two, three. Well, two have already passed.”
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