Pope bares signed resignation letter

By Agence France-Presse

Dec 19, 2022 12:12 am

(UPDATED) VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis revealed for the first time in an interview Sunday that he had signed a resignation letter nearly a decade ago should poor health prevent him from carrying out his duties.

Francis — who turned 86 on Saturday — has said in the past that he would step down from the papacy should health problems keep him from his duties.

PRIVATE MEET Pope Francis (center) greets children and staff of the Santa Marta Dispensary, which is dedicated to helping infants in need, during a private audience at Paul-VI hall in the Vatican on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. AFP PHOTO

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