Benedict XIII was the Avignon Antipope, a rival to the Roman Pope, during the Western Schism between 1378 and 1417. His native region of Aragon, in north-eastern Spain, is petitioning Pope Francis to rehabilitate him as it commemorates the 600th anniversary of his death. The village of Illueca, Luna’s birthplace, also claims the skull, and the mayor had promised to appeal against the decision. The skull is currently being kept in a museum in Zaragoza under the protection of the regional government. During his 25-minute visit, Mr Modi lit a candle in front of the statue of risen Jesus and sang three Easter hymns.

Source: The Times April 14, 2023 00:03 UTC