History: June 26 (#5)

History: June 26 (#5)
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June 26, 2007 Pope Benedict XVI reinstates the traditional laws of papal election in which a successful candidate must receive two-thirds of the votes.

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On June 26, in the year 2007: Pope Benedict XVI reinstate s the traditional laws of papal election in which a successful candidate must receive two-thirds of the votes. Pope Benedict XVI was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City from 2005 until his resignation in 2013.

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Why June 26, 2007 matters: Pope Benedict XVI reinstates the tra ditional laws of papal election in which a successful candidate must receive two-thirds of the votes. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: June 26, 2007 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolution has connected billions while reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War. The event on this day: Pope Benedict XVI reinstates the traditional laws of papal election in which a successful candidate must receive two-thirds of the votes. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Benedict_XVI (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)