Benedict XVI, Reluctant Pope Who Chose to Retire, Dies at 95Benedict XVI, Reluctant Pope Who Chose to Retire, Dies at 95In 2013, Benedict XVI announced that he would become the first pope in 600 years to resign.Associated PressAssociated Press
Vatican Says Health of Retired Pope Benedict XVI ‘Worsening’Vatican Says Health of Retired Pope Benedict XVI ‘Worsening’Benedict was the first pontiff to resign in 600 years.Associated PressAssociated Press