Pope Benedict XVI to Resign on February 28

Pope Benedict XVI

Pope Benedict XVI has announced that he will resign on February 28. He will be the first ever pontiff that will do that in 600 years. His decision sets the stage for the council to elect a new pope before the end of March 2013.
The 85-year old pope announced this in Latin during the meeting of the Vatican cardinals earlier today, February 11. He explained that the reason behind his decision is his diminishing strength and old age.
The world will welcome a new pope soon!