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A Statement Rocks Rome, Then Sends Shockwaves Around the World.

Authors :
DONADIO, RACHEL
KULISH, NICHOLAS
Cowell, Alan
Dalby, Douglas
Carvajal, Doreen
Povoledo, Elisabeth
Pianigiani, Gaia
Source :
New York Times. 2/12/2013, Vol. 162 Issue 56045, pA11-A11. 3/4p.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The article discusses the impact of Pope Benedict XIV's announcement to resign on February 28, 2013 on the people in Rome, Italy and around the world. It notes the Pope has decided to resign because his poor health condition due to old age claiming he can no longer suited to an adequate exercise. It adds the Pope will become the first pope to do so in six centuries.

Subjects

Subjects :
*POPES
*RESIGNATION of popes

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03624331
Volume :
162
Issue :
56045
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New York Times
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
85406832