In this biography video of the Papal Election in 2005, we see that the election for the new Pope was an easy one because of Pope John Paul's friendship with the man who would soon become known as Pope Benedict XVI.
In this biography video of the Papal Election in 2005, we see that the election for the new Pope was an easy one because of Pope John Paul's friendship with the man who would soon become known as Pope Benedict XVI.
For more about Pope Benedict and the history of papal resignations, go to History.com.
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