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Published February 11, 2013, 11:37 AM

Pope to resign Feb. 28, says he's too infirm

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Declaring that he lacks the strength to do his job, Pope Benedict XVI announced Monday he will resign Feb. 28 — becoming the first pontiff to step down in 600 years. His decision sets the stage for a mid-March conclave to elect a new leader for a Roman Catholic Church in deep turmoil.

By: Associated Press, Worthington Daily Globe

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