announced the resignation, he has become the first in nearly 600 years to live
to his abdication of the Pope. The news was shocked by the Vatican and the
international community.
Benedict said, today's world is rapidlytransformed, and faith is tested. Pope must have a strong mind and body tomanage the church, and because his old, in the past few months he has felt his health is worth then before so he chose to resign.
The Pope (from Latin: papa; from Greek: πάππας pappas, a child's word for father) is the Bishop of Rome and the leader
of the worldwide Catholic Church. The office of the pope is known as the Papacy. His ecclesiastical jurisdiction is often
called the "Holy See", or the "Apostolic See" based upon the Church tradition that the Apostles Saint Peter and Saint Paul were martyred in Rome. The pope is also head of state of Vatican City, a sovereign city-state entirely enclaved within the city of Rome.
The Papacy is one of the most enduring institutions in the world and has had a prominent part in world history. The Popes in ancient times helped in the spread of Christianity and the resolution of various doctrinal disputes. In the Middle Ages they played a role of secular importance in Western Europe, often acting as arbitrators between Christian monarchs. Currently, in addition to the expansiomof the Christian faith and doctrine, the popes are dedicated to ecumenism and interreligious dialogue, charitable work, and the defense of human rights.