Cardinal Caesar Baronius ( 1538 -- 1607 ) wrote that , on the Monday of Easter week in 1304 , Pope Benedict XI was celebrating Mass , but a pilgrim interrupted it .
Benedict XI wanted the pope to hear Benedict XI 's confession .
Cardinal Caesar Baronius ( 1538 -- 1607 ) wrote that , on the Monday of Easter week in 1304 , Pope Benedict XI was celebrating Mass , but a pilgrim interrupted it , because he wanted the pope to hear his confession .