Pope Benedict XVI's last day at the Vatican
Pope Benedict XVI surprised the world when he announced on Feb. 11 that he would relinquish the post he has held for barely eight years, becoming the first pope to resign in nearly 600 years. Follow the latest news and reaction on Pope Benedict's last day as the leader of the Catholic church.
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In final address #Pontifex Benedict says he felt "joy and light" but at times "the Lord was sleeping" @RachelDonadio http://nyti.ms/VMKS86by Laurie Goodstein via twitter 2/27/2013 3:43:49 PM -
RT @GeraldImrayAP: Close encounters with the pope over 3 decades, from the @AP http://bit.ly/YUEaLRby Rachel Zoll via twitter 2/27/2013 3:51:58 PM -
#Pope thanks #Catholics for respecting his decision to resign, in emotional final audience, via @nwinfield http://bit.ly/13nC6lgby Rachel Zoll via twitter 2/27/2013 3:52:38 PM
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"There have been times when the seas were rough.. and the Lord seemed to sleep" - Pope Benedict http://huff.to/13mI6uyby HuffPost Religion via twitter 2/27/2013 3:53:02 PM -
RT @Mike_B_1978: "I am not leaving the Cross," #pope said abt resignation. Pope has no private life - his role is forever, he will serve through prayerby Rachel Zoll via twitter 2/27/2013 3:53:17 PM
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RT @Mike_B_1978: #Pope: "The decision I have made, after much prayer, is fruit of a serene trust in God's will & deep love of Christ's church."by Rachel Zoll via twitter 2/27/2013 3:53:39 PM
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Ystdy we had to take down Card. Collins (Toronto) video for tech reasons, but it's back up now http://youtu.be/XZ4d7jalodE B16's teaching legacyby Catholic News Svc via twitter 2/27/2013 3:55:42 PM -
In telling remark in last address #pontifex says a #pope "no longer has any privacy." Vat Radio transcpt http://bit.ly/XBSPNNby Laurie Goodstein via twitter 2/27/2013 3:56:49 PM
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RT @EJDionne: "Benedict’s Surprising Progressive Legacy." Yes, that's part of his record. John Gehring explains. http://catholicsinalliance.org/gehringcgf22713.phpby Laurie Goodstein via twitter 2/27/2013 3:57:52 PM
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Why it's so hard to pick a conclave date | National Catholic Reporter: http://ncronline.org/blogs/ncr-today/why-its-so-hard-pick-conclave-date#.US4ndI1QNoI.twitterby Lisa Wangsness via twitter 2/27/2013 3:59:54 PM -
"The Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many" http://huff.to/XhrJdKby HuffPost Religion via twitter 2/27/2013 4:00:37 PM
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If only everyone could experience the joy of being Christian, being loved by God who gave his Son for us!by Pope Francis via twitter 2/27/2013 4:01:37 PM -
Benedict XVI: A supremely liturgical Pope http://en.radiovaticana.va/news/2013/02/26/benedict_xvi:_a_supremely_liturgical_pope/en1-668585by Pope Benedict news via twitter 2/27/2013 4:04:01 PM -
First reaction to B16 final audience: For a pope who doesn't wear his heart on his sleeve, this was an unusually personal reflectionby John L. Allen, Jr. via twitter 2/27/2013 4:04:29 PM -
RT @EJDionne: "Benedict’s Surprising Progressive Legacy." Yes, that's part of his record. John Gehring explains. http://catholicsinalliance.org/gehringcgf22713.phpby Laurie Goodstein via twitter 2/27/2013 4:05:06 PM
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The scene in St. Peter's Square: Faithful throw big farewell at pope's last general audience http://ow.ly/i6fzV #CNSstoryby Catholic News Svc via twitter 2/27/2013 4:13:45 PM
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Benedict XVI: The last appointments before the departure http://chiesa.espresso.repubblica.it/articolo/1350445?eng=yby Pope Benedict news via twitter 2/27/2013 4:16:54 PM
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In 80s in my dear #Kenya people put country 1st, then tribe. @michelawrong correct: tribe now 1st &ppl pay price READ http://nyti.ms/X8uP5eby Laurie Goodstein via twitter 2/27/2013 4:28:35 PM
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Pope's final audience was bittersweet for cardinals http://www.ewtnnews.com/catholic-news/Vatican.php?id=7121by Pope Benedict news via twitter 2/27/2013 4:29:18 PM
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CNS Rome bureau: Flurry of personnel appointments mark last days of pontificate: http://bit.ly/V9Iede #CNSstoryby Catholic News Svc via twitter 2/27/2013 4:54:22 PM
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CNS Rome bureau: Faithful throw big farewell at pope's last general audience: http://bit.ly/V9Iedi #CNSstoryby Catholic News Svc via twitter 2/27/2013 4:54:22 PM
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So it seems, cardinals only being summoned Gen Congregation on Fri; meetings likely not to begin – hence no Conclave-date decision – til Monby Rocco Palmo via twitter 2/27/2013 4:58:21 PM -
Today Baha'i community will celebrate a holiday you've probably never heard about it. Learn about it here http://huff.to/Zy3qMAby HuffPost Religion via twitter 2/27/2013 5:00:38 PM
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La Stampa's @Vaticaninsider: If elected, dark horse O'Malley would be first bearded pontiff since Innocence XII, d.1700.by Lisa Wangsness via twitter 2/27/2013 5:06:28 PM
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German court drops charges against rabbi for circumcision. Big decision for Jews in Europe @VINNews http://bit.ly/X6HOmrby Laurie Goodstein via twitter 2/27/2013 5:42:30 PM
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March Madness: Make your picks in the Vatican’s Sweet Sistine brackets! http://shar.es/jcYqU via @ReligionNewsNowby Laurie Goodstein via twitter 2/27/2013 5:51:23 PM
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New CNS video: We asked pilgrims at B16's final audience today to reflect on his departure http://youtu.be/CTVREOH5uUIby Catholic News Svc via twitter 2/27/2013 5:53:03 PM
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CNS top stories: Faithful throw big farewell at pope's last general audience: http://bit.ly/Y3gntW #CNSstoryby Catholic News Svc via twitter 2/27/2013 5:57:05 PM
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Cardinal George of Chicago & Cardina DiNardo of Galveston-Houston will do presser Thurs. @ North American College in Rome to reflect on B16by Jaweed Kaleem via twitter 2/27/2013 6:23:33 PM -
From CNS, 12 cardinals to watch http://www.catholicnews.com/data/stories/cns/1300698.htmby Jaweed Kaleem via twitter 2/27/2013 6:34:50 PM
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What happens when a member of Westboro Baptist Church starts reading her Bible http://huff.to/13XW1mLby HuffPost Religion via twitter 2/27/2013 6:35:13 PM
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Vigil with candles in St Peter's Square now. The last night Benedict will spend in Apostolic Palace.by Pope Benedict news via twitter 2/27/2013 6:40:39 PM
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Archdiocese of Boston releases photo of Cardinal Sean O'Malley on flight to Rome to meet with cardinals & pope http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BEIaNOqCIAA63t8.jpg
by Jaweed Kaleem via twitter 2/27/2013 6:41:47 PM -
"We don't have to wait 15 days but I think we need a full week," Dolan says on conclave: http://shar.es/jcEdwby Jaweed Kaleem via twitter 2/27/2013 6:57:58 PM
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Close to 150,000 attend Pope Benedict's emotional farewell at St. Peter's Square (PHOTOS) http://huff.to/Xhs8Nuby HuffPost Religion via twitter 2/27/2013 7:00:35 PM
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New CNS video: Australian cardinal gives his opinion on if there'll be an American pope http://youtu.be/_blyZyjhbOoby Catholic News Svc via twitter 2/27/2013 7:01:40 PM
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Mum's the word: Cardinals let on little to journalists after Benedict XVI’s last General Audience http://vaticaninsider.lastampa.it/en/news/detail/articolo/conclave-22717/by Pope Benedict news via twitter 2/27/2013 7:20:54 PM
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People from around the world are thanking Pope Benedict with #ThanksPontifex. What are you grateful to the pope for?by HuffPost Religion via twitter 2/27/2013 7:26:43 PM
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.@AP Vatican reporter @nwinfield on #Pope Benedict XVI's legacy as he steps down: http://abcn.ws/Y3Aicb #conclave #catholicby Rachel Zoll via twitter 2/27/2013 7:26:54 PM
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#ThanksPontifex RT @MJROFL: Grateful for his faithful witness in the midst of confusion and hatred.by HuffPost Religion via twitter 2/27/2013 7:55:50 PM
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Christians in Sudan anxious at the prospect of "100 percent" Islamic constitution http://huff.to/13ofSjcby HuffPost Religion via twitter 2/27/2013 8:00:35 PM
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Media 101: Every church that has bells will ring them for 8 mins to mark B16's pontificate and sede vacante at 8pm Rome tomorrow... right?by Rocco Palmo via twitter 2/27/2013 8:04:38 PM
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On our blog: Baby Doc: Will he show up in Haitian court? http://bit.ly/Wj54Ruby Catholic News Svc via twitter 2/27/2013 8:05:35 PM
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RT @PCCS_VA: On CTV (http://www.vatican.va/video ), B16 going to Castel Gandolfo to be filmed "minute by minute" tomorrow: http://www.pccs.va/index.php/en/news2/attualita/item/1314-ctv-popo-going-to-castel-gandolfo-filmed-minute-by-minute-tomorrowby Rocco Palmo via twitter 2/27/2013 8:13:56 PM