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Pope Benedict XVI to become first pope in 600 years to resign

VATICAN CITY -- Pope Benedict XVI announced Monday that he will step down on Feb. 28 due to failing health, stunning the world's 1 billion Catholics by becoming the first pope in nearly 600 years to resign from the office.

By Tom Kington

February 11, 2013

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