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Pope Francis to visit tomb of first pope to resign

Rome Reports-June 7, 2022-Reading time: < 1 minute
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On August 28, the Pope will visit L'Aquila. This Italian region, which has not yet recovered from the terrible earthquake that in 2009 claimed more than 300 lives, also houses the tomb of Celestine V, the first pontiff to resign.

There he will meet with victims and open the Jubilee of "Pardon", initiated by Pope Celestine V on the day of his election in 1294.


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