Pope Addresses Crowd in Last Vatican Window Appearance

VATICAN CITY
Manila Bulletin

VATICAN CITY (AP/Reuters) — Pope Benedict XVI made his last St. Peter’s Square window appearance of his pontificate on Sunday.

Addressing the crowd, the pontiff said he was following God’s wishes by resigning and turning to a life of prayer.

Although facing a life of seclusion form the public, Pope Benedict said he will continue to serve the church with the “same dedication and love” after resigning.

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