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Pope Benedict XVI gained the title 'emeritus' when he stepped down in 2013

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Video. Benedict XVI: The first pope in over 600 years to resign

Updated: 31/12/2022 - 11:41 GMT+1

In February 2013, the then Pope Benedict XVI shocked the world. He became the first pontiff since 1415 to resign from the role, leading the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics.

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