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February 12, 2013

How Ratzinger Will Retire

Alessandro Speciale, Religion News Service

Pope Benedict XVI will continue living inside the Vatican once his retirement becomes official on Feb. 28, but observers say he will probably keep a low profile — both before and after the election to choose his successor.

The 85-year old German will officially step down from the papacy at 8 p.m. local time on Feb. 28.

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