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Records of the earliest centuries of the Church are virtually non existent so in many cases it is impossible to determine if a pope resigned. Some sources say there have been 4 popes who have been documented as resigning. Other sources say there have been 10 resignation. For a list of papal resignation and possible resignations click here.
Alyson Reynolds
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∙ 11y agoWe had a Pope, Pope Gregory XII, who resigned in 1417 to end the Great Schism. In 1294 a hermit-monk named Pietro Angelerio was elected, he was only pope under the name Celestine V for five months, when he resigned. He was a favorite of Pope Benedict's who prayed at his tomb often, and left his pallium there on Celestine's tomb right after his election to the chair of Peter.
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∙ 11y agoTwo, the last one was over 500 years ago.
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How many popes have ever resigned?
There have been 11 papal resignations, or assumed resignations. For a complet list along with explanations, click on this link.
How many popes have there been since 2011?
Pope Benedict XVI who resigned in 2013 and Pope Francis who was elected that year.
How many popes died during their papacy?
Nearly all popes die during their papacy since the position is for life. A few, very few, have resigned but the vast majority died in office.
How many popes named Kenneth?
There have been no popes named Kenneth.
How many popes have the name Jude?
There have been no popes named Jude.
How many popes were from Italy?
217 popes have been born in Italy.
How many popes have come from Italy?
196 popes have come from Italy.
Do popes go to Heaven?
I am sure there are many popes in Heaven but am equally sure that there are a number of popes burning in hell.
How many popes have there been since 1970?
Pope Paul VI died in 1978Pope John Paul I died in 1978Pope John Paul II died in 2005Pope Benedict XVI resigned in 2013Pope Francis elected in 2013
How many popes named Urban?
There have been 8 popes called Urban.
How many popes came before Anastasius I?
There were 38 popes before Anastasius I.
How many popes named Sixtus?
There have been 6 popes named Sixtus.
