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February 27, 2013 |
Pope Benedict XVI's last general audience
Pope Benedict XVI appeared at his final weekly general audience today at St. Peter’s Square in front of an estimated 150,000 people recalling moments of "joy and light’’ as well as difficulty during his eight years as pontiff. Benedict, 85, said he decided to retire after realizing he didn’t have the "strength of mind or body" to carry on. Benedict meets tomorrow with cardinals for a final time before traveling to his retirement residence at Castel Gandolfo south of Rome. -- Lloyd Young ( 25 photos total)

A pilgrim shows her emotions as she attends Pope Benedict XVI's final general audience in St. Peter's Square before his retirement on Feb. 27 in Vatican City, Vatican. The Pontiff held his last weekly public audience today before stepping down tomorrow. Pope Benedict XVI has been the leader of the Catholic Church for eight years and is the first Pope to retire since 1415. He cites ailing health as his reason for retirement and will spend the rest of his life in solitude away from public engagements. (Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) #

Faithful gather during Pope Benedict XVI's last general audience in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican today. Benedict XVI basked in an emotional sendoff Wednesday at his final general audience in St. Peter's Square, recalling moments of "joy and light" during his papacy but also times of great difficulty. He also thanked his flock for respecting his decision to retire. (Oded Balilty/Associated Press) #

Pope Benedict XVI waves from his pope-mobile as he rides through a packed St. Peter's Square at the Vatican during his last general audience. The weekly event which would normally be held in a vast auditorium in winter, but has been moved outdoors to St. Peter's Square so more people can attend. (Stefano Rellandini/Reuters) #
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Pope Benedict final general audience - NYTimes.com
Pope - Wikipedia entry