- In February 2013, at the age of 85, Pope Benedict XVI announced that he would be resigning on February 28, 2013 — becoming the first pope in six centuries to step down from his post. According to several media reports, Benedict's decision centered on his old age, and physical and mental weakness.www.biography.com/religious-figures/pope-benedict-xvi
- Mensen vragen ook naar
- Meer weergeven
Alles weergeven op WikipediaThe resignation of Pope Benedict XVI took effect on 28 February 2013 at 20:00 CET, following his announcement of it on 11 February. It made him the first pope to relinquish the office since Gregory XII was forced to resign in 1415 to end the Western Schism, and the first pope to voluntarily resign since … Meer weergeven
On 11 February 2013, the World Day of the Sick, a Vatican holy day, Pope Benedict XVI announced his intention to resign at the Apostolic Palace in the Sala del Concistoro, at an early morning gathering held to … Meer weergeven
State
Australia's Prime Minister Julia Gillard, Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff, Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel, United Kingdom's Prime Minister David Cameron Meer weergevenAn uncertain number of people believe that the resignation of Benedict XVI was not valid Meer weergeven
• Caldwell, Zelda (2 January 2023). "In stepping down, Benedict XVI carved out new role as 'contemplative' pope". Catholic … Meer weergeven
According to Vatican spokesman Federico Lombardi, Benedict would not have the title of cardinal upon his retirement and would not be … Meer weergeven
Benedict XVI delivered his final Angelus on Sunday, 24 February. He told the gathered crowd, who carried flags and thanked the pope, "Thank you for your affection. [I … Meer weergeven
Wikipedia-tekst onder CC-BY-SA-licensie Why did Pope Benedict XVI resign? - BBC News
Web28 nov. 2013 · Benedict XVI shocked the world in February when he became the first pope to resign in almost 600 years. But attention shifted …
- Geschatte leestijd: 6 min.
Web20 mei 2024 · Benedict XVI was bishop of Rome and head of the Roman Catholic Church from 2005 to 2013. His papacy faced several challenges, including the effects of the scandal beginning in the late 1990s surrounding the church’s handling of sexual abuse by priests. He became the first pope to resign since Pope Gregory XII in 1415.
Benedict XVI, First Modern Pope to Resign, Dies at 95
Web31 dec. 2022 · The pope aimed to address the sexual abuse scandal that had forced the resignation of Cardinal Bernard F. Law in Boston, the scandal’s epicenter. He went far beyond expectations, apologizing ...
Why did Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI resign, and how …
Web31 dec. 2022 · Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI is one of the very, very few Catholic popes ever to step down as leader instead of remaining in the role for life. Here's why he resigned as head of the church, and what ...
Benedict: The pope who resigned from the papacy - BBC News
Web31 dec. 2022 · Benedict XVI was already 78 when he became Pope in 2005. Age and ill health quickly took their toll, prompting his resignation less than eight years later.
Why Pope Benedict XVI Resigned In 2013 - The New …
Web31 dec. 2022 · ROME — When Benedict XVI resigned in 2013, he was the first pope to do so in six centuries, and the move sent shock waves around the world.
Pope Benedict XVI to Resign: What Happens Now? | PBS NewsHour
Web11 feb. 2013 · In a decision unprecedented in modern times, Pope Benedict XVI said Monday that he would resign effective Feb. 28, six weeks shy of his 86th birthday. He told cardinals at the Vatican that...
Verwante zoekopdrachten voor Resignation of Pope Benedict XV…
Doorgaan naar inhoud
