Although it is often said that Celestine is the only pope to resign
voluntarily, in fact, other popes have similarly abdicated of their own
will. These are John XVIII in 1009 and Benedict IX in May 1045, although
the latter regretted it and was soon back. There was also Gregory XII in
1415 who agreed to quit at the request of the Council of Constance.
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Although it is often said that Celestine is the only pope to resign voluntarily, in fact, other popes have similarly abdicated of their own will. These are John XVIII in 1009 and Benedict IX in May 1045, although the latter regretted it and was soon back. There was also Gregory XII in 1415 who agreed to quit at the request of the Council of Constance.
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