When was Pope Celestine V born?

Pope Celestine V was born on 1215 in Sant'Angelo Limosano.

What positions has Pope Celestine V held?

Positions held by Pope Celestine V include: Pope (1294–1294).

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Pope Celestine V

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13th‑century Italian hermit and founder of the Celestines, Catholic saint, first pope to resign

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Pope Celestine V (Latin: Caelestinus V; 1209/1210 or 1215 – 19 May 1296), born Pietro Angelerio (according to some sources Angelario, Angelieri, Angelliero, or Angeleri), also known as Pietro da Morrone, Peter of Morrone, and Peter Celestine, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States for five months from 5 July to 13 December 1294, when he abdicated. He was also a monk and hermit who founded the order of the Celestines as a branch of the Benedictine order.

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Born: 1215 wd
Place of birth: Sant'Angelo Limosano wd
Died: 19 May 1296 wd
Place of death: Fumone wd
Occupation: Catholic priest, hermit wd

Positions held wd

Pope (12 July 1294 – 20 December 1294)

About

He was elected pope in the Catholic Church's last non-conclave papal election, ending a two-year impasse. Among the few edicts of his to remain in force is the confirmation of the right of the pope to abdicate; nearly all of his other official acts were annulled by his successor, Boniface VIII. On 13 December 1294, a week after issuing the decree, Celestine resigned, stating his desire to return to his humble, pre-papal life. He was subsequently imprisoned by Boniface in the castle of Fumone in the Lazio region, in order to prevent his potential installation as antipope. He died in prison on 19 May 1296.

Celestine was canonized on 5 May 1313 by Pope Clement V. No subsequent pope has taken the name Celestine.

Questions

When was Pope Celestine V born?: Pope Celestine V was born on 1215 in Sant'Angelo Limosano.
What positions has Pope Celestine V held?: Positions held by Pope Celestine V include: Pope (1294–1294).

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