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EPISODE · Jun 21, 2022 · 27 MIN

Is the Pope planning to quit?

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The ailing pontiff has prompted speculation that he will resign with a planned visit to the tomb of a 13th-century pope who quit after five months.Meanwhile, his remarks about foes plotting his replacement have some observers wondering who is wielding the knife — or the lead piping…This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Guest: Tom Kington, Italy correspondent, The Times.Host: Jenny Kleeman.Clips: ABC News, BBC News, Catholic News Service, Channel 4 News, CNN, EWTN, France 24, National Geographic, NBC News, NewsNation, Newsmax TV, TheLip TV, WTHR.This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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