The only and true pope, Benedict XVI.

Pope Benedict XVI never renounced his position. The real reason for his declaration might not be clear to the most— yet.

Pope Benedict XVI placing a novelty crown on Our Lady of Lourdes on occasion for the sick pilgrims in 11 February 2007. Photo by SICDAMNOME.

On Sunday 10 February 2013 Pope Benedict XVI read his papal renunciation at the consistory, a meeting of the College of Cardinals. More correctly though, he read his apparent renunciation of his…