EFT Report, Vatican City: Pope Benedict XVI announced on February 11, 2013 that he would resign on February 28, the first pontiff to do so in nearly 600 years.
The decision sets the stage for a conclave to elect a new pope before the end of March.
The 85-year-old pope announced his decision in Latin during a meeting of Vatican cardinals this morning.
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| Pope Benedict XVI |
The 85-year-old pope announced his decision in Latin during a meeting of Vatican cardinals this morning.
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