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You won't have Benedict XVI to kick around anymore [View all]
Pope Leaves Vatican In Helicopter (VIDEO)
Pope Benedict XVI has left the building.
After pledging his loyalty to a yet-to-be-named successor, Benedict left the Vatican on a helicopter ride to Castel Gandolfo, a town outside Rome. He officially retires at 8pm local time, when he will officially take up the title of "pope emeritus."
Video of his departure:
http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entry/pope-leaves-vatican-in-helicopter-video
Pope Benedict XVI has left the building.
After pledging his loyalty to a yet-to-be-named successor, Benedict left the Vatican on a helicopter ride to Castel Gandolfo, a town outside Rome. He officially retires at 8pm local time, when he will officially take up the title of "pope emeritus."
Video of his departure:
http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entry/pope-leaves-vatican-in-helicopter-video
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