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Pope Celestine V (1294) was the only pope elected against his will. Pietro Angelerio was a reclusive hermit monk who lived in a cave. When told he was the new Pope, he attempted to flee. His only notable act during his five-month pontificate was formalizing a pope's right to resign, which he did as soon as the ink was dry.
November 2, 2026 at 2:40 PM