Celestine V
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In 2009, during a visit to the earthquake-ravaged city of L’Aquila, Benedict prayed at the tomb of Pope Celestine V, the hermit pope who stepped down in 1294 after just five months in office.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 1, 2023
L'Aquila is associated with Pope Celestine V, who resigned the papacy in 1294.
From Reuters ● Jul. 4, 2022
He is scheduled to travel to L’Aquila, Italy, in late August to kick off the Feast of Forgiveness, inaugurated by Pope Celestine V more than 700 years ago.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 20, 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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