Pope says will resign on Feb 28: Vatican spokesperson
Pope Benedict XVI says his strength is no longer adequate to continue in office due to advanced age.
This file picture taken on January 6, 2013 shows Pope Benedict XVI blessing faithful at the end of the Epiphany mass in St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. PHOTO: AFP
"The pope announced that he will leave his ministry at 8:00 pm (1900 GMT) on February 28," said the spokesman, Federico Lombardi.
Pope said he is "fully aware of the gravity of this gesture."
He added that his strength is no longer adequate to continue in office due to advanced age.
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