Images: Pope Benedict XVI's final speech as pontiff
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Pope Benedict XVI waves to the faithful as he arrives in St. Peter's Square for his final general audience on February 27, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican.
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A woman cries during the ceremony of Pope Benedict XV in St Peter's Square on February 27, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican.
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Faithful attend the Pope Benedict XVI's final general audience in St. Peter's Square on February 27, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican.
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A German flag is waved as the crowd waits for the arrival of Pope Benedict XV in St Peter's Square on February 27, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican.
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Nuns wave during the arrival of Pope Benedict XV in St Peter's Square on February 27, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican.
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Pope Benedict XVI attends his final general audience in St. Peter's Square on February 27, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican.
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General view as Pope Benedict XVI attends his final general audience in St. Peter's Square on February 27, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican.
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Pope Benedict XVI attends his final general audience in St. Peter's Square on February 27, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican.
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Pilgrims watch a giant TV screen as they attend Pope Benedict XVI's final general audience in St Peter's Square before his retirement on February 27, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican.
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Posters wish Pope Benedict XVI farewell after giving his final general audience in St Peter's Square before his retirement on February 27, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican.




