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."
Brazil hopes for a first Latin American Pope
While the Pope has begun a week long retreat for Lent the country with the most Roman Catholics is hoping for the election of a Latin American in his stead. With ten days to go before he steps down, people in Brazil are hoping such a move would halt declining numbers of worshippers in the country.
From Rio ITV News' Brazil Correspondent Nick Ravenscroft reports:
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Pope resignation: 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
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