Which Pope's resignation came before Wuerl's own resignation?
Pope John Paul I
Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Pius XII
Pope Leo XIII
Answer
The resignation of Pope Benedict XVI in 2013 preceded that of Cardinal Donald Wuerl in 2018. Benedict's historic decision marked the first papal resignation in nearly 600 years, citing advanced age and declining health as the primary reasons for his retirement. His choice paved the way for the election of Pope Francis, ushering in a new era of leadership in the Catholic Church.
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