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As of October 2023, only a few popes have formally retired, with the most notable being Pope Benedict XVI, who resigned in 2013. Historically, popes typically served for life, but there have been instances of abdication, with Pope Celestine V in 1294 being another famous example. The practice of retirement is rare in the papacy, making Benedict XVI's resignation a significant event in modern Church history.
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When did Pope Julius retire?
There have been 3 popes named Julius and none of them retired. All of them died in office.
What is the origin of nepotism?
It comes from the Italian word for nephew (nipote). One of the popes retired and appointed his nephew as the next pope
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.
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.
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 came before Anastasius I?
There were 38 popes before Anastasius I.
How many popes named Leo?
There have been 13 popes named Leo.
How many popes named Sixtus?
There have been 6 popes named Sixtus.
How many popes named Urban?
There have been 8 popes called Urban.
Why does the Roman Popes have so many false popes when the Coptic popes have none?
Roman Catholic Popes are descended from Peter, how can they be false? Please be more clear in your question and what you are referring to.
