What happens if the pope is a heretic? Church history professor explains
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The Voluntary Resignation of Pope Benedict XVI and its Implications on the Papacy
This chapter delves into the topic of the voluntary resignation of Pope Benedict the 16th and the implications it has on the authority of the papacy. The speaker discusses the conflicting views on whether a pope can resign, citing historical examples such as Pope Celestine the fifth and Pope Boniface the eighth.
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