Ex-pope Benedict defends resignation

By Philip Pullella
Updated March 2 2021 - 6:09am, first published 6:06am
Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI (left) says there is only one pope and that it is Pope Francis (right).
Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI (left) says there is only one pope and that it is Pope Francis (right).

Former pope Benedict has chided conservative Roman Catholics who have not accepted his decision to resign as "fanatical," telling them that there is only one pope and it is Francis.

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