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Prior to Benedict XVI in 2013, it was the year 1415, when Pope Gregory XII resigned.
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AnswerNever. A Catholic (It's just Catholic, not Roman Catholic. Roman is an epithet first commonly used in England after the protestant revolt to describe the Catholic Church. It is never used by the official Catholic Church.) Pope can not retire. The few pope that have renounced the papacy have RENOUNCED it, not retired. Pope Gregory XII, above was the last pope to renounce the papacy, before that it was Pope St. Celestine V who renounced the papacy in 1294.
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∙ 9y agoThe last pope (before Benedict XVI) to retire from the office of pope was Pope Gregory XII who resigned in 1415.
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Who was the last pope to retire?
Tthe last Pope that retired was Pope Gregory Xll in 1415.
What is Pope Benedict XVI's new title?
He is known as the Pope Emeritus, which is a retired pope.
Who was the pope's predecessor?
The pope previous to the current Pope Francis was Pope Benedict XVI who retired in 2013.
When did the Pope Francis retire?
As of September 29, 2015, Pope Francis has not retired.
Who was the pope before pope Francis?
Pope Benedict XVI was pope from 2005 until February 28, 2013, when he retired.
What are the names of the present pope and that of his predecessor?
In August 2013 the pope is Pope Francis and his predecessor was Pope Benedict XVI who retired in February of 2013.
What will be the title now of former pope?
He will hold the title of Pope Emeritus - Retired Pope. He will still be addressed as the Holy Father.
Is there a pope after Pope Benedict XVI?
Pope Benedict XVI retired on February 28, 2013, and a new pope, Pope Francis, was elected two weeks later.
How many years has Pope Benedict been the pope?
Pope Benedict XVI was pope from 2005 and retired in 2013. (7 years, 315 days)
Who was our pope?
I have no idea what you are asking. From 1978 to 2005 Pope John Paul II was our pope. When he passed away Pope Benedict XVI was elected and, when he retired, Pope Francis was elected in 2013.
Why do you become a pope?
You become a pope when you are elected as such in a secret conclave held in the Sistine Chapel of the Vatican to replace a pope who as either died or retired.
Will Pope Benedict XVI visit Jerusalem?
Now that Pope Benedict XVI is retired, it is doubtful if he will do anymore traveling.
