Pope Benedict XVI gives his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican. Benedict announced Monday he would resign today, the first pontiff to do so in nearly 600 years.
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published Thursday, February 28th, 2013
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VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI is beginning a final quiet day as pontiff, meeting with his cardinals before flying off into retirement.
