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The Pope Who Quit
A True Medieval Tale of Mystery, Death, and Salvation
By Sweeney, Jon M.
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- 978-0-38553-189-4
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- Image: Crown
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Reviewed on January 1, 2012
Born of humble birth in an Italian village, Peter Morrone spent much of his life as a hermit monk who inspired many followers. He was improbably elected pope, as Celestine V, in 1294 and reigned for five tumultuous months before becoming the first and only pope to abdicate. His reign was spent outside of Rome, and his poorly judged actions alienated many cardinals. After his resignation, he was imprisoned by his papal successor, Boniface VIII. Sw...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
