Pope Benedict XVI Is Resigning : NPR »

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Citing his age (85) and diminished strength, the pontiff plans to step down effective Feb. 28. It's likely that a conclave to elect a new pope will be held by mid-March. A pope hasn't stepped down this way since 1415. Source Main page (current trends)

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