Pope Benedict XVI makes final public appearance; (See Pope's remarks in English)
― Pope Benedict XVI bid an emotional farewell in St Peter's Square before thousands of devotees on the eve of his historic resignation. ∙ The Pope, 85, will officially steps down on Thursday (February 28) - the first pontiff to resign in 600 years (since Gregory XII in 1415). ∙ Here's Pope Benedict XVI's remarks in English during his final General Audience: ∙ Dear Brothers and Sisters, ∙ I offer a warm and affectionate greeting to the English-speaking pilgrims [...].
