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By Randall Erickson / Special to the OB Rag PARIS, FRANCE. Political debate in France is generally rather civilized and simplistic name-calling of opponents is not common and even when it happens, it is more subdued than in the U.S. Religion is rarely mentioned. However, France has small minorities of fanatic Catholics and Muslims and…
His dramatic exit paved the way for Pope Francis' election and created the unprecedented arrangement of two popes, living side-by-side in the Vatican gardens
In 2013, Benedict announced that he would become the first pope in 600 years to resign.
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In 2013, Benedict announced that he would become the first pope in 600 years to resign.