Celestine V
Americannoun
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No other pope had stepped down since Gregory XII in 1415 and Benedict was the first to do so voluntarily since Celestine V in 1294.
From BBC • Dec. 31, 2022
The pontiff came to give a boost to a late summer tradition begun by Pope Celestine V 728 years ago to encourage the faithful to seek forgiveness for sins.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 28, 2022
L'Aquila is associated with Pope Celestine V, who resigned the papacy in 1294.
From Reuters • Jul. 4, 2022
Before Gregory, Pope Celestine V resigned in December 1296, a mere six months after being elected.
From Washington Times • Jun. 20, 2022
But the sudden elevation of a hermit of South Italy to the Papacy in the person of Celestine V seemed to present to these dreamers the chance of the accomplishment of the new Gospel.
From The Church and the Empire, Being an Outline of the History of the Church from A.D. 1003 to A.D. 1304 by Medley, D. J. (Dudley Julius)
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