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Vatican announces pope's retirement

By WKTV News

Story Created: Feb 11, 2013 at 7:34 AM EDT

Story Updated: Feb 11, 2013 at 7:34 AM EDT

VATICAN CITY (AP) - The Vatican says that Pope Benedict XVI will resign on Feb. 28. Today's announcement was a surprise.

Pope Benedict says he doesn't have the strength to continue as Pope.

He's the first pope in more than 600 years to resign.

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