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Historical evidence for papal resignations is limited, especially if one eliminates resignations that may have been forced.
Clement I (92?-101): Epiphanius asserted that Clement gave up the pontificate to Linus for the sake of peace and became pope again after the death of Cletus.
Pontian (230-235): Allegedly resigned after being exiled to the mines of Sardinia during persecution of Maximinus Thrax.
Cyriacus: A fictional character created in the Middle Ages who supposedly received a heavenly command to resign.
Marcellinus (296-304): Abdicated or was deposed after complying with Diocletian's order to offer sacrifice to pagan gods.
Martin I (649-655): Exiled by Emperor Constans II to Crimea. Before he died, clergy of Rome elected a successor whom he appears to have approved.
Benedict V (964): After one month in office, he accepted deposition by Emperor Otto I.
Benedict IX (1032-45): Benedict resigned after selling the papacy to his godfather Gregory VI.
Gregory VI (1045-46): Deposed for simony by Henry III.
Celestine V (1294): A hermit, elected at age of 80 and overwhelmed by the office, resigned. He was imprisoned by his successor.
Gregory XII (1406-15): Resigned at request of Council of Constance to help end the Great Western Schism.
Pope Benedict XVI (2005-2013)
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∙ 10y agoBefore Benedict XVI resigned in February of 2013, the latest pope to resign was
Pope Gregory XII who resign in 1415 to settle the Great Western Schism.
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∙ 11y ago1415 about 600 years ago, when Pope Gregory VII resigned in order to end the crisis of the Avignon papacy.
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∙ 10y agoPope Benedict XVI was the latest pope to resign. Before Benedict the last pope to resign was Pope Gregory XII in 1514.
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∙ 9y agoThe only pope to have resigned in nearly 600 years is Pope Benedict XVI. He resigned on February 28, 2013,
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∙ 9y agoGregory XII who resigned in 1415 was the last pope before Pope Benedict XVI.
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∙ 10y agoOver the years there have been several popes who resigned. The latest to do so was Pope Benedict XVI who resigned on February 28, 2013.
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∙ 10y agoNo pope has resigned (as of May 2013) after Pope Benedict XVI resigned.
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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 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 have there been since 2011?
Pope Benedict XVI who resigned in 2013 and Pope Francis who was elected that year.
Why is the reign of a pope short?
It would only be short if the pope either died or resigned early in his reign. A pope is elected for life and some popes have been in office for over 30 years.
Do popes have to remain popes until they die?
No. The Code of Canon Law (Canon 332 §2) allows for a papal resignation: If it happens that the Roman Pontiff resigns his office, it is required for validity that the resignation is made freely and properly manifested but not that it is accepted by anyone. Here are a few popes who resigned: * Pope Benedict IX in 1045 * Pope Gregory VI in 1046 * Pope St. Celestine V in 1294 * Pope Gregory XII in 1415
What do the popes do to elect a new pope?
Popes do not elect popes. Popes are elected by the cardinal electors.
Why is a new pope elected in March?
New popes are elected soon after the reigning pope either dies or abdicates. There is no significance to the month of March except that Pope Benedict XVI resigned in February and a new pope needed to be elected.
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
What country have most of the Popes come from?
The vast majority of popes have been Italian. As of February of 2013 there have been only 18 popes from other countries.
What is the second country to contribute the most popes to the Vatican?
There have been 17 popes from France, the second behind Italian popes.
Who held more power popes or kings?
the popes had more power over the kings
What is an example sentence using the word resigned?
She was resigned to the break up. He resigned from his job.
