Pope Benedict’s Farewell Audience
Last general audience of Pope Benedict XVI (Photo: news.va/Flickr)
Pope Benedict XVI has given his final public audience as Pope.
On Thursday, he officially steps down and becomes Pope Emeritus.
Anchor Marco Werman speaks with the BBC’s Jane Little about what a retired pope might do.
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