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Pope Benedict XVI resigned and will step down on February 28- Video Report

Pope Benedict XVI resigned and will step down on February 28 according to the report. According to NBC News.com, Pope Benedict XVI announced Monday he will step aside as leader of the world's 1.2 billion Roman Catholics on Feb. 28, saying he no longer has the strength to carry out his duties. We'll try to post a video of Pope Benedict's announcement when it becomes available online. Statement: The Presidential Spokesperson on the Pope’s resignation, February 11, 2013 Statement of Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda: On the Sede Vacante [February 11, 2013] Not only the Catholic world, but all peoples and nations of goodwill are filled with great regret as news comes of Pope Benedict XVI announcing he intends to relinquish the Petrine Ministry on February 28 of this year. This is the first time in centuries that the papacy will be vacated by means of resignation. It is a momentous time for the Catholic Church and all those with whom that Church has interacted. At this ti