“Pope Benedict XVI announces resignation: live updates”
The Washington Post says Benedict made his decision months ago and told his brother, who is also a priest.
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“Obama praises Pope Benedict XVI”
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.
“The bizarre stories of the four other popes to have resigned in the last 1,000 years”
Read a Feb. 11, 2013, Washington Post story about past papal resignations.
“Experts: Top 5 picks for the new pope”
Read a Feb. 12, 2013, article from USA Today about possible contenders to replace Pope Benedict XVI.
“Pope Benedict XVI first pope to resign in 600 years”
Read a Feb. 11, 2013, article from USA Today about other popes who have resigned.
“5 Things for Which the Pope Will Be Remembered”
ABC News posted five things for which it says the pope will be remembered.
“Who’s in the running for pope? 12 names to watch”
Religion News Service provided a a look at a dozen potential candidates to succeed the pope on Feb. 11, 2013.
“Reactions to the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI”
Religion News Service provided a roundup of reactions to Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation on Feb. 11, 2013.
“What happens next at the Vatican”
Religion News Service provided a breaking-news explanation of what happens next at the Vatican on Feb. 11, 2013.