Pope Benedict XVI formally resigns to become ‘pilgrim’ – BBC News
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Pope Benedict XVI formally resigns to become 'pilgrim'
BBC News Pope Benedict XVI has officially resigned, saying that he now "will simply be a pilgrim" starting his last journey on earth. The pontiff, aged 86, was earlier flown by helicopter from the Vatican to his retreat at Castel Gandolfo, near Rome. His deputy, Cardinal … Pope Benedict's last day: 'sede vacante' as pontiff tells the world 'Thank you and … Benedict Departs Vatican, Pledges Obedience to Next Pope Benedict XVI's papacy ends, first pope to retire in 600 years |
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