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Pope Benedict revealed on Sunday that he was
stepping aside because God told him to do so. In
an emotional goodbye to 100,000 supporters, Benedict XVI told pilgrims in St Peter’s Square
that he was resigning on February 28 because God had called on him to devote
himself to prayer. He said God had told him ‘to climb the mountain’.
Mail Online reports that pilgrims filled the
piazza to witness a historical moment and thank the Pope for his eight year Pontificate
at the Angelus Prayer, his penultimate public appearance as the Pontiff.
Despite recently looking tired and frail,
he spoke in a clear, strong voice, repeatedly thanking the faithful for their
closeness and affection as they interrupted him, again and again, with applause
and cheers. Police estimated some 100,000 people turned out.
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