But he's on track to equal or surpass Pope Gregory XII, perhaps best known for being the most recent pope to resign until Pope Benedict XVI did so in 2013. Gregory was 88 when he stepped ...
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What is a Conclave and how is new pope is selected as Francis in 'critical condition'The secret ballot system, introduced by Pope Gregory XV in 1621, aims to reduce overt political influence, though factions inevitably form. Each Cardinal writes their choice on a ballot ...
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Pope says how he wants his funeral to be celebratedHis resignation was the first by a pope since Gregory XII in 1415, and the first on a pope's initiative since Celestine V in 1294. Francis then went on to recount an anecdote: on one occasion in ...
The secret ballot system, introduced by Pope Gregory XV in 1621, aims to limit overt political influence, though factions inevitably form. Each Cardinal writes their choice on a ballot ...
Chicago-born Wilton Gregory was appointed the first African American cardinal in 2020 by Pope Francis. Until his January retirement, Cardinal Gregory was archbishop of Washington, D.C. Gregory ...
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History Repeating? Pope Francis' Health Crisis Fuels Speculation of Another Papal ResignationCelestine V in 1294, and Gregory VI in 1046. Vatican officials subsequently released updates indicating that Pope Francis' condition is improving, albeit amid some concerns. On Thursday ...
This was the first resignation of a pope in 600 years. Before him, Pope Gregory XII resigned in 1415, Pope Celestine V in 1294, and Pope Benedict in 1045. The Pope must submit a letter of ...
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