Pope thankful for 'prayers'
The Pope has made his first appearance at St Peter's Square window since his resignation announcement and thanked the faithful for their "prayers and support."
Pope Benedict leads solemn final Mass in the Vatican
Pope Benedict the XVI has celebrated his last scheduled public Mass following his resignation. The service for Ash Wednesday was held in St Peter's Basilica, in the Vatican.
Wearing purple vests to symbolise the beginning of the holy season of Lent, the Pope celebrated a mass packed full of cardinals, bishops, monks, nuns, friars, pilgrims and the public.
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Pope resignation: What happens next?
So, we're all shocked at the resignation of the Pope, but what happens next?
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Pope Benedict XVI announces shock resignation
Pope Benedict XVI has made the announcement that he will resign as the head of the Roman Catholic Church due to his "advanced age."
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A shock resignation and momentous days ahead
Who will follow in Pope Benedict's footsteps? Is it time for an African pope?