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Recalling Previous Popes Who Have Resigned

from National Public Radio
February 13, 2013

Pope Benedict XVI is the first pope to resign in 600 years. Linda Wertheimer looks back on some of the popes who have resigned with Kean University Professor Christopher Bellitto.

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  • Morning Edition, February 13, 2013
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