Pope Benedict XVI had abdicated

Just reported in Rome, it will happen on February 28th.

Pope Benedict XVI said Monday that deny the Apostolic See February 28 calling for convening a conclave to elect a new head of the Roman Catholic Church, reported the Italian news agency Ansa.

In a statement, Benedict XVI stated that after much thought the pontiff came to the conclusion that it decreased in recent months, physical and spiritual strength, and age does not allow him to continue properly "steer the boat of St. PeterĀ».

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