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REGENSBURG, Germany (AP) — Pope Benedict XVI is planning to stay out of the public eye following his retirement at the end of the month but may stand ready to advise his successor if asked, his brother said Tuesday after talking with the pontiff.
Pope resigns. File photo dated 19/9/2010 of Pope Benedict XVI arriving for an open air Mass at Cofton Park, Birmingham. The Pope is to resign his office after declaring he was too old to carry on as head of the Catholic Church. Issue date: Monday February 11, 2013. The Pope will quit on February 28, the Vatican said today, adding the announcement was a surprise. See PA story RELIGION Pope. Photo credit should read: David Jones/PA Wire URN:15769607
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