papal retirement
‘Still alive’: Pope Francis leaves hospital with few signs of slowing down
By Claire Giangravé — June 16, 2023
(RNS) — The 86-year-old pope underwent an abdominal surgery and recovered at the hospital for 10 days.
Two popes are one too many
By Thomas Reese — January 13, 2020
(RNS) — Although technically Benedict lost his papal authority when he resigned, his new book on priestly celibacy shows how he still flexes his authority.
ANALYSIS: The surprising afterlife of Pope Benedict XVI
By David Gibson — February 25, 2014
VATICAN CITY (RNS) When Pope Benedict XVI officially left the Vatican in a helicopter a year ago this week (Feb. 28), becoming the first pontiff in 600 years to resign, many in his conservative fan base were aghast, even angry. He has betrayed us, said those who thought Benedict’s papacy would be the final triumph […]
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