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A look at the Sistine Chapel being readied for the conclave.
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Pope Benedict XVI blessed hundreds of thousands of pilgrims during his last general audience before retiring.
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On February 28, 2013, at 8PM, the Swiss Guard closed the doors at the papal residence in Castel Gandolfo.
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At his last public Angelus, Pope Benedict XVI said that his resignation did not mean that he was abandoning the church.
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At his final meeting as pope with the College of Cardinals, Pope Benedict XVI pledged his obedience to the next pope.
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A brief look at some of the key faces and places of the upcoming papal transition.
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Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl of Washington pays tribute to Pope Benedict XVI during a national Mass of thanksgiving.
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Cardinals from the United States said goodbye to Pope Benedict XVI at his last meeting with the College of Cardinals.
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A retrospective of Pope Benedict XVI's trips to Cuba, Mexico and the United States
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Cardinal Theodore McCarrick talks about the pope's resignation and the qualities his successor will need.