Thousands of pilgrims have gathered in Saint Peter's Square, Rome for one of the final public appearances of Pope Benedict the sixteenth. The Catholic Pontiff will formally step down as the Spiritual leader of the Catholic Church on the 28th of this month.
The Pope recited the Angelus and thanked all those who had prayed for him and shown him support over the past few days since his resignation. He will spend the week on a Lenten prayer retreat. The Vatican has said it may hold the conclave that chooses the new pope early, so he can be in place before the start of Holy Week on 24 March.
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