NEW YORK
NBC New York
Catholics in New York were stunned by Pope Benedict XVI’s announcement Monday that he would be stepping down as pope later this month.
“That’s terrible to hear,” said Manhattan resident Dave Stacker outside Saint Patrick’s Cathedral.
Stacker noted that he had been excited the pope was just starting to branch out into social media and more modern forms of communication with his followers.
The 85-year-old pope announced his decision to abdicate his position on Feb. 28 during a meeting of Vatican cardinals Monday morning.
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