Pope Francis praises ‘humility’ of C13th pontiff who resigned office

Remarks in burial town of Celestine V hint at frail pontiff’s possible retirement

Pope Francis, who has raised the possibility of retiring for reasons of declining health, has praised the humility of a 13th-century pontiff who was one of the few in history to step down rather than rule for life.

The announcement of the visit by the head of the Roman Catholic church to L’Aquila, in the central Apennine mountains, had fuelled speculation of a possible resignation announcement after 20 new cardinals were inducted this weekend.

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