Benedict XVI, reluctant pope who chose to retire, dies at 95Benedict XVI, reluctant pope who chose to retire, dies at 95The Vatican announced Saturday that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the former Joseph Ratzinger, had died at age 95.Associated PressAssociated Press
Breaking News: Pope Benedict XVI To ResignBreaking News: Pope Benedict XVI To ResignPope 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.VaracchiVaracchi