Pope Celestine V

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1. When was Pope Celestine V born?Pietro Angelerio, between 1209 and 1215
2. Where was Pope Celestine V born?Sant'Angelo Limosano, near Isernia, Molise, Italy
3. What is the papal reign?July 5, 1294 – December 13, 1294 (5 months and 8 days)
4. What is the post-papacy status?Imprisoned in the castle of Fumone by Pope Boniface VIII
5. Who was Pope Celestine V?Pope Celestine V was a hermit monk named Pietro Angelerio who became pope in 1294. He chose to step down after only five months.
6. Why did Pope Celestine V resign?He felt the papal job was too political and didn't fit his quiet, contemplative life. He wanted to follow his conscience instead.

Sede Vacante: The period when the papal throne is vacant between the death or resignation of a Pope.
Antipope: A person who falsely claims the papacy and is not recognized by the Catholic Church.
Asceticism: Severe self-discipline and avoidance of all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons.