Pope Benedict XVI Announces Resignation

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This chart shows the length of the past ten papacies. On February 11, 2013, Benedict XVI announced his resignation due to health concerns. He will step down on February 28 after having served 2,872 days as head of the catholic church.

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Number of visitors to the Vatican Museums in the Vatican City 2012-2024
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Approval rate of Pope Francis in Latin America 2024, by country
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Favorability of Pope Francis among U.S. Catholics 2013-2024
Pope Benedict XVI's popularity in the United States Q3 2022
Popes with the longest papacies
Popes with the shortest papacies

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