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2013
On 11 February, 85-year-old Pope Benedict XVI shocks the world by announcing his resignation. He
is the first pope to resign since Gregory XII in 1415.
2013
Italy's general election results in a stalemate as neither left nor right emerge victorious. The real win-
ner is comedian Beppe Grillo whose 5 Star Movement lands 25% of the vote.
2013
Argentinian cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio becomes the first Jesuit to be elected pope, taking the
papal name Francis in honour of St Francis of Assisi.
