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Area Catholics 'shocked' at Pope Benedict's resignation

Originally published: February 11, 2013 11:12 AM
Updated: February 11, 2013 9:22 PM
By BART JONES AND OLIVIA WINSLOW  bart.jones@newsday.com,olivia.winslow@newsday.com

Bishop William Murphy was emotional as he told

Photo credit: Howard Schnapp | Bishop William Murphy was emotional as he told parishioners at St. Agnes Cathedral about Pope Benedict XVI's resignation on Monday. (Feb. 11, 2013)

Catholics across Long Island, including their spiritual leader, Bishop William Murphy, reacted with surprise and even shock Monday to Pope Benedict XVI's decision to retire, but many also praised the move as farsighted and courageous.

"It was out of the clear blue," said Lee Marshall, 76, as she walked into a noon Mass at St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre. But, "I think if he feels he...

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