On This Day: Pope Benedict XVI resigns as the pope of the Catholic Church, becoming the first... (2013)
On February 28, 2013: Pope Benedict XVI resigns as the pope of the Catholic Church, becoming the first pope to do so since Pope Gregory XII in 1415.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of faith through history. Consider using it when preaching about faith, discovery.
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