Pope Francis said in an interview he wrote a resignation letter and gave it to the Vatican secretary of state in case health issues prevent him from carrying out his role.
revealed he has written a resignation letter in case medical problems prevent him from carrying out his duties.
"I signed it and said: ‘If I should become impaired for medical reasons or whatever, here is my resignation. Here you have it,'" Francis said.
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