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when he became the first pope to resign and almost 600 years. he cited a quote, lack of strength of mind and body as his reason for stepping down. benedict was born in germany and grew up as the regime was gaining power. after the war. he turned to theological studies and eventually became a professor in 1951. he was ordained as a priest. as work in theology attracted the attention of the archbishop. who asked him to serve his expert assistance at the second vatican council in the sixt...

Second as head of the congregation document, the faith. he wanted to go back to being a theologian, and, uh, he had a plan. believe it or not, he had a small house in germany , where he was going to move and he was going to start writing and study and teaching again. that never happened. uh but thats exactly the man were dealing with someone who put aside his own interest in order to serve the church. he said. that never happened. we know that he resigned in february of 2013, but he became the h...