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For first time in 600 years, Popes meet for lunch: What will they discuss?
The Vatican is downplaying the luncheon in keeping with Benedict's desire to remain "hidden from the world." #NewsTracker #Vatican City #Pope Benedict XVI #Pope Francis
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Pope leaves Vatican, says he's a simple pilgrim
Pope Benedict XVI has greeted the faithful for the last time as pope, telling well-wishers gathered at the Vatican's vacation retreat that he is beginning the final stage of his life as a "simple pilgrim," hours before he becomes the first pontiff in 600 years to resign. #NewsTracker #Pope Benedict XVI #Vatican #Castel Gandolfo #St. Peter's Square
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How should history judge Pope Benedict's legacy?
There are two sides of the religious coin: internal and external. The external is what is retiring; it is what we see, interact with, and disagree with. We see glimpses of the internal, but may never truly "know" it. Perhaps this retirement will let us. #ConnectTheDots #Pope Benedict XVI #Catholic Church #Catholic faith
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At times it seemed like the Lord was sleeping, says Pope in emotional farewell
Pope Benedict bid an emotional farewell at his last general audience on Wednesday, saying he understood the gravity of his decision to become the first pontiff to resign in 600 years but that he had done it for the good of the Roman Catholic Church. #NewsTracker #Vatican City #Pope Benedict XVI #Roman Catholic Church #Holy See #St Peter's Basilica
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In an emotional farewell speech, Pope recalls 'joy' of papacy and difficulties
Pope 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. #NewsTracker #Pope Benedict XVI #Roman Catholic Church
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Pope Benedict XVI to preside over final general audience
Some 50,000 tickets have been requested for Benedict's final master class in St Peter's Square; thousands more people are expected to pack the main boulevard leading to the piazza to watch Wednesday's audience on giant TV screens. #NewsTracker #Vatican City #Pope Benedict XVI #Vatican Church
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Pope Benedict to be called 'emeritus pope,' wear white
Benedict's title and what he will wear have been a major source of speculation since the 85-year-old pontiff stunned the world and announced he would resign Thursday, the first pope to do so in 600 years. #NewsTracker #Vatican City #Pope Benedict XVI #Vatican Church #Emeritus Pope
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Huge crowds witness Pope's last Sunday blessing at Vatican
The last chance for a Sunday blessing from Pope Benedict XVI from his studio window drew a huge crowd to St. Peter's Square. #NewsTracker #Pope Benedict XVI #Vatican #Vatican window blessing
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In a first after resignation, Pope blesses thousands at St Peter's Square
Pope Benedict XVI blessed the faithful from his window overlooking St. Peter's Square for the first time since announcing his resignation, cheered by an emotional crowd of tens of thousands of well-wishers from around the world. #NewsTracker #Pope Benedict XVI