2/11/13

Pope's sudden resignation sends shockwaves through Church

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Pope's sudden resignation sends shockwaves through Church

The last pope to resign willingly was Celestine V in 1294 after reigning for only five months, his resignation was known as "the great refusal" and was condemned by the poet Dante in the "Divine Comedy". Gregory XII reluctantly abdicated in 1415 to end

11/02/2013 03:34:21: Dear Brothers, I have convoked you to this Consistory, not only for the three canonizations, but also to communicate to you a decision of great importance for the life of the Church. After having repeatedly examined my

Pope Benedict VXI has shocked the world by resigning this morning, citing the ravages of age and poor health that, he feels have begun to prevent him from carrying out the duties of the office. While the office of Pope is not

One trope common to many of the news stories and commentary regarding Pope Benedict's announcement of his resignation is the claim that "He never wanted to be pope." While it is true that Pope Benedict's brother,

Pope Benedict VXI has shocked the world by resigning this morning, citing the ravages of age and poor health that, he feels have begun to prevent him from carrying out the duties of the office. While the office of Pope is not

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