Today in History: Pope Benedict XVI announces resignation
- Posted on February 11, 2025
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Today in History: Pope Benedict XVI announces resignation
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On Feb. 11, 2013, during a routine morning meeting of Vatican cardinals, Pope Benedict XVI announced he would resign as pope effective Feb. 28; it was the first papal resignation in nearly 600 year…