Media: Roman Pope Francis may quit papacy

Joshgun Aliyev
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Francis prepares to resign as Roman pope due to health issues.

Report informs, citing Italian Libero, that Francis had surgery on July 4 and is expected to bid farewell to his post in December as he turns 85.

Previous Pope Benedict also resigned at the age of 85.

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