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Papal Resignation: 13th Century Style

Posted on February 12, 2013 by E. C. Ambrose

So both of my papers carried stories today about the historic resignation of the Pope. Definitely big news. And both of them referred to the occasion by mentioning the last time a Pope resigned, in 1415–when Pope Gregory XII stepped … Continue reading →

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