Bells toll as Benedict XVI leaves Vatican

Pope Benedict XVI greeted the faithful for the last time as pope yesterday, telling well-wishers that he is beginning the final stage of his life as “simply a pilgrim,” hours before he became the first pontiff in 600 years to resign.
Pope Benedict XVI greets the crowd from the window of the Popeu2019s summer residence of Castel Gandolfo, where he will spend his first post-Vatican days. Net photo.
Pope Benedict XVI greets the crowd from the window of the Pope’s summer residence of Castel Gandolfo, where he will spend his first post-Vatican days. Net photo.
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