Pope Francis resignation
He will pay respect to Pope Celestine V who published a law allowing popes to resign in 1294 and then used the rule to resign the next day on August 28 in LAquila central Italy. In 2009 Benedict visited LAquila which had been devastated. Pin On Catholic Rumours the pontiff could step down after pushing through reforms and struggling with ailing health Speculation is mounting that Pope Francis could. . 2 days agoRumors regarding the possible resignation of Pope Francis gathered new steam last week as the 85-year-old pope announced two August events. Celestine V the last. 2 days agoPope Francis adds fuel to the rumor he will eventually take the same steps as his predecessor to step down after announcing a visit to Italys LAquila. However given his increased mobility problems that have. The pope announced a consistory to create new cardinals and a visit to the USSA. Above Pope Francis seated in a wheelchair. ...