After Pope Benedict XVI announced his resignation today (Feb. 11), what do you believe were the most memorable moments during his tenure since 2005?
Read Pope Benedict's resignation speech here.
Here are some of the reactions on social media about his resignation.
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For the first time since his stunning announcement on Feb. 11, the 85-year old pope explained at length his decision to become the first pope in six centuries to resign. His tenure officially ends Thursday at 8 p.m. local time.
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Italian high school exchange students in the New Hanover County and Pender County schools spoke this week about the changes they hope to see for the Catholic church as Pope Benedict XVI steps down this week.
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From shock to admiration, Catholics in the Cape Fear region and across North Carolina reacted Monday (Feb. 11) to Pope Benedict XVI's announcement that he will resign.
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Pope Francis got a warm welcome from Catholics in Southeastern North Carolina Wednesday (March 13) after his election as the 266th pontiff.
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(RNS) From the beginning Pope Benedict XVI said he wanted his ministry to put the focus on Christ, not on himself as the pope. In the long run, he may well have redefined the papacy much as he hoped, and more radically than many expected.
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I will bet that, if a survey is made at this very worthwhile discussion, the great majority (if not...
If Franklin Graham or any other leader of a non-profit, liberal or conservative, do not want to be a...
It is really a painful time for Heather. The <a >writing essays</a> on such a delicate topic is real...
So well deserved! The FAVS team is proud of you!
Thanks so much Jana! My ears are blushy pink.
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