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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.

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