Late in 1953, Pope Pius XII became sick. A strong hic-up developed and his doctor asked him to rest. He refused with the consequence that soon after he had to rest for five weeks. In a race with death, his gastritis prohibited food-intake and the hic-up accelerated. He was ready to resign the Papacy. However he changed his mind shortly after and remained Pope until his death in 1958.
WI Pope Pius XII had abdicate in 1953? Could he had controlled the election of his successor or influence the new Pope's politics? How is this altering History? Any thoughts?
WI Pope Pius XII had abdicate in 1953? Could he had controlled the election of his successor or influence the new Pope's politics? How is this altering History? Any thoughts?