Benedict XVI, reluctant pope who chose to retire, dies at 95
The Vatican announced Saturday that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the former Joseph Ratzinger, had died at age 95.
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Breaking News: Pope Benedict XVI To Resign
Pope Benedict XVI has announced that he will resign Feb. 28, the first pontiff to do so in nearly 600 years. The decision sets the stage for a conclave to elect a new pope before the end of March.