Pope Benedict XVI says he will resign on February 28 because his age prevented him from carrying out his duties, an unprecedented move in the modern history of the Catholic Church.He is the first pontiff to do so in nearly 600 years and the decision sets the stage for a conclave to elect a new Pope before the end of March.The 85-year-old Pope announced his decision in Latin during a meeting of Vatican cardinals on Monday morning."After having repeatedly examined my conscience before God, I have come to the certainty that my strengths, due...
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