Benedict XVI gave his pontificate's final Sunday blessing from his studio window to the cheers of tens of thousands of people packing St.
Peter's Square. AP photo. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development EBRD is committed to the continued success of the Turkish economy and the resilience of its private sector by continuing to offer green financing, the head of the bank said. Vatican says Benedict XVI will have title 'pope emeritus'. News World February 26 AP photo Pope Benedict XVI will be known as "pope emeritus" and can continue to wear the white papal cassock after he steps down this week, the Vatican said Tuesday, revealing details about the final moments surrounding the historic resignation.
The leader of the world's 1. Benedict chose the titles himself, Lombardi said. He will continue wearing the white cassock normally reserved for pontiffs after he resigns on Thursday -- the first leader of the Catholic Church to do so since the Middle Ages -- but without the doubled shoulder cape, Lombardi said.
The year-old German pontiff stunned the world when he announced on February 11 that he would step down at the end of the month, citing his age and failing strength, following a troubled eight-year papacy dominated by scandals and Vatican intrigue. The scourge of paedophile priests and cover-ups by their superiors has cast a dark shadow over his papacy, continuing into his final days, with activists calling Tuesday for cardinals Sean Brady of Ireland and Roger Mahony of the United States to be barred from the conclave over their roles in the scandals.
But Benedict, an inveterate shoe lover, will swap his red shoes for brown ones that he spotted and liked in Mexico. Benedict is the first pontiff to step down in about years, meaning there is no playbook for such an event. The decision on the title and his outfit was made by the pope himself in consultation with other church officials, the Vatican said. The Vatican said he is spending the final days of his papacy in prayer and reflection, with few meetings on his schedule.
On Wednesday, he is to hold his final general audience, which is being moved to St. Vatican officials said 50, tickets have already been requested, and more visitors are likely to show up without tickets. Earlier this week, the pope amended the rules to allow the conclave to start earlier than the 15 to 20 days that was previously the official waiting period after the papacy became vacant.
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Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on October 28, , to commemorate the 50th anniversary of John's election to the papacy. Peter's Square in his popemobile in March to meet with young people from Rome and the Lazio region in preparation for World Youth Day.
Peter's Square in March Peter's Square for his weekly address in October Peter's Basilica. Peter's Square in December Peter's Basilica to mark the th anniversary of the Order of the Knights of Malta on February 9, , at the Vatican. Story highlights Benedict XVI will keep his name and still be addressed as "his holiness" after he resigns He will give up the red mantle and shoes of the pope and dress in a simple white robe As he leaves office at 8 p.
Thursday, the Swiss Guards will leave Castel Gandolfo Cardinals are already gathering in Rome ahead of their meeting to choose the pope's successor. With only two full days left of Pope Benedict XVI 's papacy, more details emerged Tuesday of what the future holds both for the retiring pontiff and the cardinals who will choose his successor.
The pontiff will keep the name Benedict XVI and still be addressed as "his holiness" once he retires, Vatican spokesman Federico Lombardi told reporters at the Vatican.
Interactive: Where does the pope live? He will also be known as pope emeritus, emeritus pope or Roman pontifex emeritus. The guidance clears up questions about how Benedict -- the first pope to resign in almost years -- should be addressed as he moves into a life of seclusion and prayer after his Thursday resignation.
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