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On 11 February 2013, the World Day of the Sick, a Vatican holy day, Pope Benedict XVI announced his intention to resign at the Apostolic Palace in the Sala del Concistoro, at an early morning gathering held to announce the date of the canonisation of 800 Catholic martyrs.
Nov 28, 2013 · Benedict XVI shocked the world in February when he became the first pope to resign in almost 600 years. But attention shifted quickly to the succession, and the election of the new Pope,...
Dec 31, 2022 · Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI is one of the very, very few Catholic popes ever to step down as leader instead of remaining in the role for life. Here's why he resigned as head of the church, and what ...
Dec 31, 2022 · Benedict XVI, First Modern Pope to Resign, Dies at 95 He defined a conservative course for the Roman Catholic Church, but his papacy was noted for his struggle with the clergy sexual abuse...
Dec 10, 2020 · On February 10, 2013, Pope Benedict XVI issued the stunning declaration that he intended to resign from his post as head of the Catholic Church at the end of the month. The move was...
Dec 31, 2022 · His death could reshape the Catholic Church. Here’s a look at his life in pictures. Benedict’s legacy: Benedict was the first pope to resign in 600 years and his decision to step down ...
Although Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI had a long and illustrious career as one of the Roman Catholic Church’s pre-eminent theologians, he will forever be known as the first pope in 600 years to resign.
