Pope Benedict XVI bids farewell to public life

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Pope Benedict XVI, white figure sitting at the center of the stage, celebrates his last general audience in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013. Benedict XVI basked in an emotional sendoff Wednesday at his final general audience in St. Peter's Square, recalling moments of "joy and light" during his papacy but also times of great difficulty. He also thanked his flock for respecting his decision to retire. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
Photo by Alessandra Tarantino
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