Pope Benedict XVI has made the shock announcement that he will resign as the head of the Roman Catholic Church due to his "advanced age." The Vatican confirmed the 85-year-old Pontiff would leave his role at 7pm GMT on February 28 after nearly eight years in office.
He is the first Pope to
resign in nearly 600 years and it is hoped that a conclave will choose
his successor before the start of Holy Week on March 24. During a meeting of Vatican cardinals this morning, the Pope said he could no longer continue in the role because of his age and diminishing strength.
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