Pope's last day
Pope Benedict XVI set to retire
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Tens of thousands in St. Peter's square for last audience of Pope Benedict XVI. #pope #cbcnews http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BEGWxv8CQAEadT-.jpg
by Susan Ormiston via twitter 2/27/2013 9:07:34 AM -
#StPeter'sSquare full and readying itself for the goodbye. #Vatican #Popeby Margaret Evans via twitter 2/27/2013 9:12:28 AM -
Expecting a simple address by Pope Benedict with a theme if Thanksgiving as he says goodbye to the Churxh and his followers. #popeby Susan Ormiston via twitter 2/27/2013 9:48:47 AM -
Spoke with a Catholic follower from Congo who says this is an opportunity for Change, Reform, an African Pope. #popeby Susan Ormiston via twitter 2/27/2013 9:55:30 AM -
St. Peters Square completely quiet as prayers begin. Reverence and respect for a Pope who chose to leave #popeby Susan Ormiston via twitter 2/27/2013 9:56:33 AM -
Pope Benedict will not divert much from his simple message of thanks for his 8 years at head of Church. #popeby Susan Ormiston via twitter 2/27/2013 10:07:09 AM -
Pope Benedict is using his final address to thank all those who have worked in his papacy, a warm and moving farewell address. #popeby Susan Ormiston via twitter 2/27/2013 10:12:54 AM -

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Easy to forget this is never done! A living Pope saying farewell to his flock. his legacy will be in part his willing retirement. #popeby Susan Ormiston via twitter 2/27/2013 10:14:12 AM -
Very few we've spoken to express disappointment he is stepping down. Church is already moving toward its new leader and old problems #popeby Susan Ormiston via twitter 2/27/2013 10:17:29 AM -

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Jihad from Lebanon in St Peter's Square. Says he came to thank the Pope for a "courageous decision." #Vatican #Pope http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BEGx46wCMAIIP9o.jpg
by Margaret Evans via twitter 2/27/2013 11:06:01 AM -


Trying to catch a glimpse of the #Popemobile as crowds in St Peter's Square bid farewell to Pope Benedict VXI. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BEGyQ2RCYAILS6X.jpg
by Margaret Evans via twitter 2/27/2013 11:07:39 AM -

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Pope promises unconditional reverence and obedience to his successor as he gives up the papacy. Urges Cardinals to act in unity #popeby Susan Ormiston via twitter 2/28/2013 11:22:39 AM -
Disappointment for Roman tourists - Sistine Chapel will be shuttered for several weeks while Cardinals meet to elect a new Pope. #popeby Susan Ormiston via twitter edited by CBC News 2/28/2013 11:23:53 AM -
CBC News looks at 5 things the Pope will be giving up in retirement: www.cbc.ca -
Pope's ring will be smashed with a tiny silver hammer- his seal destroyed and his 20,000 book library move to his retirement home #popeby Susan Ormiston via twitter 2/28/2013 12:26:46 PM -
Papal pension? Never a concern before. Church code says each diocese looks after their retiring clergy; Benedict will come out ok #popeby Susan Ormiston via twitter 2/28/2013 12:33:13 PM -
Pope Benedict is packed. Wax seal will be placed over door to the Papal apts barring entry to anyone until new Pope elected. #popeby Susan Ormiston via twitter 2/28/2013 12:50:29 PM -
RT @ansa_english: Cardinal calls for new pope who can re-establish order: 'We are fed up,' Latin American tells ANSA http://bit.ly/13oD8hiby Margaret Evans via twitter 2/28/2013 1:15:25 PM -
RT @ansa_english: Australian cardinal says Benedict has set bad precedent: Could lead to campaigns against future popes, says Ge... http ...by Margaret Evans via twitter 2/28/2013 1:15:32 PM -
#Pope legacy as final hours wind down. Former address gobbledygook. Trying fingers on again: listen @ www. http://CBC.ca/worldreport/by Margaret Evans via twitter 2/28/2013 1:26:45 PM -
Pope Benedict speaks tonight from Castel Gondolfa in his last hour of his papacy. #popeby Susan Ormiston via twitter 2/28/2013 1:53:55 PM -
Very small crowds at St Peter's in the hours before the #Pope is due to leave the #Vatican.by Margaret Evans via twitter 2/28/2013 2:38:45 PM -


Christian youth waiting at St Peter's for #Pope to leave Vatican for last time as Roman Pontiff. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BEMyDodCcAAj_Zu.jpg
by Margaret Evans via twitter 2/28/2013 3:04:30 PM -
#Pope's Swiss Guard has assembled inside #Vaticanby Margaret Evans via twitter 2/28/2013 3:29:12 PM -
#The Pope is saying his goodbyes.by Margaret Evans via twitter 2/28/2013 3:54:18 PM -
Bells ringing #Pope's helicopter has lifted offby Margaret Evans via twitter 2/28/2013 4:07:12 PM -
#Pope buzzes over St Peter's Square in his final farewell to cheering crowds, necks craned. Bells ringing at Vatican City and across Rome.by Margaret Evans via twitter 2/28/2013 4:14:53 PM -
Bells ring out over St Peters Sq. as Pope Benedict leaves Vatican City for the last time as Pope. Retires 8 pm Rome time.by Susan Ormiston via twitter 2/28/2013 4:19:52 PM -


#Pope watchers tracking his helicopter's progress at St Peter's Square http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BENEw1_CEAAOArG.jpg
by Margaret Evans via twitter 2/28/2013 4:26:12 PM -
"Thank you and goodnight" #Pope's final words to the crowds outside Castel Gondalfo.by Margaret Evans via twitter 2/28/2013 4:47:16 PM
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