President Barack Obama, whose relationship with U.S. Catholic leaders has been strained, told USA Today that he warmly remembers meeting the pope in 2009 and extends his best wishes to Benedict and those who will choose his successor. Read the article about Obama’s comments.

Read a Feb. 11, 2013, Washington Post story about past papal resignations.

Read a Feb. 12, 2013, article from USA Today about possible contenders to replace Pope Benedict XVI.

Read a Feb. 11, 2013, article from USA Today about other popes who have resigned.

ABC News posted five things for which it says the pope will be remembered.

Religion News Service provided a a look at a dozen potential candidates to succeed the pope on Feb. 11, 2013.

Religion News Service provided a roundup of reactions to Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation on Feb. 11, 2013.

The Rev. Durrell Watkins is senior pastor at Sunshine Cathedral, a Metropolitan Community Church in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., that is predominantly lesbian and gay. The church has a social service unit called SunServe with a support group for LGBT youth.

Religion News Service provided a breaking-news explanation of what happens next at the Vatican on Feb. 11, 2013.