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On February 11, 2013, he announced he would resign on February 28 of that year.
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When did Pope Benedict resign from office?
Pope Benedict IX resigned in 1045.Pope Benedict XVI announced on February 11, 2013,that he would resign. His term of office ended onFebruary 28, 2013.
Where did the pope resign?
Pope Benedict XVI submitted his resignation from Vatican City.
Which Pope Gregory resigned?
The last pope to resign (before Benedict XVI) was Gregory XII in 1415.
When did Pope Benedict XVI resign?
His resignation was effective February 28, 2013.
What is the name of the pope who resign?
The only pope to have resigned in nearly 600 years is Pope Benedict XVI. He resigned on February 28, 2013,
How long has it been since a pope has resigned?
The last pope to resign (before Pope Benedict XVI) was Pope Gregory XII who resigned on July 4, 1415.
Why was Pope Benedict's resignation so unusual?
Normally popes remain in office until they die and it is rare for a pope to resign. Benedict is the first pope to have resigned without external pressure since Celestine V in 1294. He became the first pope to resign since Gregory XII did so in 1415 to settle the Western Schism.
Why was Benedict's resignation so unusual?
Normally popes remain in office until they die and it is rare for a pope to resign. Benedict is the first pope to have resigned without external pressure since Celestine V in 1294. He became the first pope to resign since Gregory XII did so in 1415 to settle the Western Schism.
Who was the last pope to resign 600 years ago?
Pope Benedict XVI resigned officially on February 28, 2013. The most previous pope to resign was Gregory XII who resigned on July 4, 1415.
Who is this year's Pope?
Popes are elected for life unless they should resign. Therefore, a pope is not elected every year, only when a pope dies or resigns. The current pope (2013) is Pope Francis. He replaced Pope Benedict XVI who resigned after being pope since April of 2005.
What nationality is the pope?
Technically, he is Vatican as the pope is the head of state of that country. However, he is also German - Pope Benedict XVI. If he were to resign his position his citizenship would return to German.UpdateThe current pope (2013), Pope Francis, is from Argentina.
What number pope is Benedict XVI?
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
