What to call the retired pope?

28, Pope Benedict will continue to wear a white cassock, but it will be a simplified version of the papal vestment, mainly without the little white cape piece on the shoulders. Pope Benedict will leave behind his emblematic red shoes, Father…

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Pope’s resignation: In his own words

However, in today's world, subject to so many rapid changes and shaken by questions of deep relevance for the life of faith, in order to govern the bark of Saint Peter and proclaim the Gospel, both strength of mind and body are…

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Pope Benedict shows signs of aging, but no illness

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Speaking to reporters after the pope's announcement, Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, Vatican spokesman, told reporters the pope was not ill, but made the decision because of his declining strength due to his age.
The pope recognized his limits with "a lucidity and…

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11 American cardinals will help pick next pope

Harvey, archpriest of the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls

William Levada, retired prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith

Roger M. Mahony, retired archbishop of Los Angeles

Edwin O'Brien, grand master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy…

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