Miniature of Pope Celestine V kneeling in prayer. 15th C.
After only five months of pontificate, in 1294, he issued a solemn decree declaring it permissible for a Pope to resign, and then did so himself.
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Miniature of Pope Celestine V kneeling in prayer. 15th C.
After only five months of pontificate, in 1294, he issued a solemn decree declaring it permissible for a Pope to resign, and then did so himself.
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Miniature of Pope Celestine V kneeling in prayer. 15th C. After only five months of pontificate, in 1294, he issued a...
the pope we have...thank for benedict leaving :)
Pope St. Celestine V, pray for us.