Do I need to quote myself?
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Originally Posted by Sumeragi
How often are we going to have that many old popes being elected, or that many popes serving more than twenty years? My point was that the general history is weighted against there being a tradition in the first place, and furthermore such tradition would be contrary to the laws of the Church, where resignations must be purely voluntary. A tradition is NOT voluntary, since it is a form of pressure.
I respect Benedict XVI's decision, but the idea that a tradition should be formed is a dangerous one which is contrary to the laws of the Church.
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Your reading comprehension needs some updating.
As for why I would think a tradition would be against the laws of the Church: Code of Canon Law, canon 332 §2 states "Should it happen that the Roman Pontiff resigns from his office,
it is required for validity that the resignation be freely made and properly manifested, but it is not necessary that it be accepted by anyone."
A tradition is a form of pressure that can render resignations as not being freely made.