“The bizarre stories of the four other popes to have resigned in the last 1,000 years”
Read a Feb. 11, 2013, Washington Post story about past papal resignations.
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“Experts: Top 5 picks for the new pope”
Read a Feb. 12, 2013, article from USA Today about possible contenders to replace Pope Benedict XVI.
“Pope Benedict XVI first pope to resign in 600 years”
Read a Feb. 11, 2013, article from USA Today about other popes who have resigned.
Mary Lou Wallner
Mary Lou Wallner is the co-founder, with her husband, Bob, of Teach Ministries, an organization that works to educate Christian congregations about the dangers of homophobia. The Wallners founded the organization after the suicide of their daughter, a lesbian. They live in North Little Rock, Ark.
“5 Things for Which the Pope Will Be Remembered”
ABC News posted five things for which it says the pope will be remembered.
“Who’s in the running for pope? 12 names to watch”
Religion News Service provided a a look at a dozen potential candidates to succeed the pope on Feb. 11, 2013.
Glendale Baptist Church
Glendale Baptist Church is an LGBT-welcoming and affirming congregation in Nashville, Tenn. It has an active youth group.
“Reactions to the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI”
Religion News Service provided a roundup of reactions to Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation on Feb. 11, 2013.
Durrell Watkins
The Rev. Durrell Watkins is senior pastor at Sunshine Cathedral, a Metropolitan Community Church in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., that is predominantly lesbian and gay. The church has a social service unit called SunServe with a support group for LGBT youth.