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Vatican City, March 22 2017. Pope Francis on Wednesday called for water to be protected as a good for all as he greeted participants in a Vatican conference organised by the Pontifical Council for Culture.

Roma, Italy, Vatican City. 14-3-2013. People in S.Peter during the Mass that Holy Father Francis preside with the Cardinal.

Vatican City, March 22 2017. Pope Francis on Wednesday called for water to be protected as a good for all as he greeted participants in a Vatican conference organised by the Pontifical Council for Culture.

Roma, 19.3.2013.Pope Francis urged princes, presidents, sheiks and thousands of ordinary people gathered for his installation Mass on Tuesday to protect the environment, the weakest and the poorest, mapping out a clear focus of his priorities as leader of the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics.

The Argentine native is the first pope from Latin America and the first named for the 13th-century friar St. Francis of Assisi, whose life’s work was to care for nature, the poor and most disadvantaged. Echoing the gentleness for which St. Francis is known, the pope said a little bit of tenderness can “open up a horizon of hope.”

The Vatican said between 150,000-200,000 people attended the Mass, held under bright blue skies after days of chilly rain and featuring flag-waving fans from around the world. “Shalom!” read one banner, Hebrew for “Peace.” “Viva il Papa” read another, “Long live the pope.” In Buenos Aires, thousands of people packed the central Plaza di Mayo square to watch the celebration on giant TV screens. Pope Francis thrilled tens of thousands of people on Tuesday gathered for his installation Mass, taking a long round-about through St. Peter's Square. there where

Vatican City, March 22 2017. Pope Francis on Wednesday called for water to be protected as a good for all as he greeted participants in a Vatican conference organised by the Pontifical Council for Culture.

Vatican City, Rome, Italy; 28 feb 2013, People in S.Peter´s squeare sayng goodbye to Pope Benedict XVI. He left the Vatican by helicopter on Thursday afternoon to spend the final hours of his nearly eight-year, scandal-dogged papacy at the papal summer residence. Onlookers in St. Peter’s Square cheered, church bells rang and Romans stood on rooftops to wave flags as he flew from Rome to Castel Gandolfo, a hilltop town southeast of the city where popes have summered for centuries.

Vatican City, Italy 3 may 2017.

Vatican City, Rome, Italy; 28 feb 2013, People in S.Peter´s squeare sayng goodbye to Pope Benedict XVI. He left the Vatican by helicopter on Thursday afternoon to spend the final hours of his nearly eight-year, scandal-dogged papacy at the papal summer residence. Onlookers in St. Peter’s Square cheered, church bells rang and Romans stood on rooftops to wave flags as he flew from Rome to Castel Gandolfo, a hilltop town southeast of the city where popes have summered for centuries.

Vatican City, March 22 2017. Pope Francis on Wednesday called for water to be protected as a good for all as he greeted participants in a Vatican conference organised by the Pontifical Council for Culture.

Rome, Italy, 27/4/2014.Two popes become saints in historic canonization ceremony.Pope Francis declared John Paul and John XXIII saints on Sunday morning, under grey skies, a crowd estimated at 250,000 in the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square and streets nearby erupted in applause. Hundreds of polish flags were waved and some pilgrims wept with joy.

Vatican City, March 22 2017. Pope Francis on Wednesday called for water to be protected as a good for all as he greeted participants in a Vatican conference organised by the Pontifical Council for Culture.

Roma, Italy, Vatican City. 14-3-2013. People in S.Peter during the Mass that Holy Father Francis preside with the Cardinal.

Vatican City, March 22 2017. Pope Francis on Wednesday called for water to be protected as a good for all as he greeted participants in a Vatican conference organised by the Pontifical Council for Culture.

Vatican City, Rome, Italy; 28 feb 2013, People in S.Peter´s squeare sayng goodbye to Pope Benedict XVI. He left the Vatican by helicopter on Thursday afternoon to spend the final hours of his nearly eight-year, scandal-dogged papacy at the papal summer residence. Onlookers in St. Peter’s Square cheered, church bells rang and Romans stood on rooftops to wave flags as he flew from Rome to Castel Gandolfo, a hilltop town southeast of the city where popes have summered for centuries.

Francesco

Vatican City, Rome, Italy; 28 feb 2013, People in S.Peter´s squeare sayng goodbye to Pope Benedict XVI. He left the Vatican by helicopter on Thursday afternoon to spend the final hours of his nearly eight-year, scandal-dogged papacy at the papal summer residence. Onlookers in St. Peter’s Square cheered, church bells rang and Romans stood on rooftops to wave flags as he flew from Rome to Castel Gandolfo, a hilltop town southeast of the city where popes have summered for centuries.

Rome, Italy, 5 april 2017.“Mafiosi think they can defeat evil with evil, so they seek revenge and do the things we all know about, but they do not know what humility, mercy and gentleness are. This is because Mafiosi do not have hope. Think about this!”. Pope Francis made these off-the-cuff remarks in front of a crowd of over 15,000 faithful present in St Peter’s Square today.

Roma, 19.3.2013.Pope Francis urged princes, presidents, sheiks and thousands of ordinary people gathered for his installation Mass on Tuesday to protect the environment, the weakest and the poorest, mapping out a clear focus of his priorities as leader of the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics.

The Argentine native is the first pope from Latin America and the first named for the 13th-century friar St. Francis of Assisi, whose life’s work was to care for nature, the poor and most disadvantaged. Echoing the gentleness for which St. Francis is known, the pope said a little bit of tenderness can “open up a horizon of hope.”

The Vatican said between 150,000-200,000 people attended the Mass, held under bright blue skies after days of chilly rain and featuring flag-waving fans from around the world. “Shalom!” read one banner, Hebrew for “Peace.” “Viva il Papa” read another, “Long live the pope.” In Buenos Aires, thousands of people packed the central Plaza di Mayo square to watch the celebration on giant TV screens. Pope Francis thrilled tens of thousands of people on Tuesday gathered for his installation Mass, taking a long round-about through St. Peter's Square. there where

Francesco

Rome, Italy, 27/4/2014.Two popes become saints in historic canonization ceremony.Pope Francis declared John Paul and John XXIII saints on Sunday morning, under grey skies, a crowd estimated at 250,000 in the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square and streets nearby erupted in applause. Hundreds of polish flags were waved and some pilgrims wept with joy.

Vatican City, March 22 2017. Pope Francis on Wednesday called for water to be protected as a good for all as he greeted participants in a Vatican conference organised by the Pontifical Council for Culture.

Rome, Italy, 5 april 2017.“Mafiosi think they can defeat evil with evil, so they seek revenge and do the things we all know about, but they do not know what humility, mercy and gentleness are. This is because Mafiosi do not have hope. Think about this!”. Pope Francis made these off-the-cuff remarks in front of a crowd of over 15,000 faithful present in St Peter’s Square today.

roma, 18.3.2013, Preparativi in Piazza S.PIetro per l inizio ufficiale del Pontificato di Papa FRancesco il 19.marzo 2013.

Roma, 19.3.2013. Pope Francis thrilled tens of thousands of people on Tuesday gathered for his installation Mass, taking a long round-about through St. Peter's Square.

Rome, Italy, 5 april 2017.“Mafiosi think they can defeat evil with evil, so they seek revenge and do the things we all know about, but they do not know what humility, mercy and gentleness are. This is because Mafiosi do not have hope. Think about this!”. Pope Francis made these off-the-cuff remarks in front of a crowd of over 15,000 faithful present in St Peter’s Square today.

Roma, Italia.13.3.2013. Inizia il secondo giorno di votazioni per eleggere il successore di Papa Benedetto XVI

Rome, Italy, 5 april 2017.“Mafiosi think they can defeat evil with evil, so they seek revenge and do the things we all know about, but they do not know what humility, mercy and gentleness are. This is because Mafiosi do not have hope. Think about this!”. Pope Francis made these off-the-cuff remarks in front of a crowd of over 15,000 faithful present in St Peter’s Square today.

Roma, 19.3.2013.Pope Francis urged princes, presidents, sheiks and thousands of ordinary people gathered for his installation Mass on Tuesday to protect the environment, the weakest and the poorest, mapping out a clear focus of his priorities as leader of the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics.

The Argentine native is the first pope from Latin America and the first named for the 13th-century friar St. Francis of Assisi, whose life’s work was to care for nature, the poor and most disadvantaged. Echoing the gentleness for which St. Francis is known, the pope said a little bit of tenderness can “open up a horizon of hope.”

The Vatican said between 150,000-200,000 people attended the Mass, held under bright blue skies after days of chilly rain and featuring flag-waving fans from around the world. “Shalom!” read one banner, Hebrew for “Peace.” “Viva il Papa” read another, “Long live the pope.” In Buenos Aires, thousands of people packed the central Plaza di Mayo square to watch the celebration on giant TV screens. Pope Francis thrilled tens of thousands of people on Tuesday gathered for his installation Mass, taking a long round-about through St. Peter's Square. there where

Francesco

Roma, 19.3.2013.Pope Francis urged princes, presidents, sheiks and thousands of ordinary people gathered for his installation Mass on Tuesday to protect the environment, the weakest and the poorest, mapping out a clear focus of his priorities as leader of the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics.

The Argentine native is the first pope from Latin America and the first named for the 13th-century friar St. Francis of Assisi, whose life’s work was to care for nature, the poor and most disadvantaged. Echoing the gentleness for which St. Francis is known, the pope said a little bit of tenderness can “open up a horizon of hope.”

The Vatican said between 150,000-200,000 people attended the Mass, held under bright blue skies after days of chilly rain and featuring flag-waving fans from around the world. “Shalom!” read one banner, Hebrew for “Peace.” “Viva il Papa” read another, “Long live the pope.” In Buenos Aires, thousands of people packed the central Plaza di Mayo square to watch the celebration on giant TV screens. Pope Francis thrilled tens of thousands of people on Tuesday gathered for his installation Mass, taking a long round-about through St. Peter's Square. there where

Rome, Vatican City. 26 apr 2016.

Roma, Italia.12.3.2013. A poche ore dall inizio del conclave la Piazza S.Piedtro si inizia ad animare.

Rome, Italy, 27/4/2014.Two popes become saints in historic canonization ceremony.Pope Francis declared John Paul and John XXIII saints on Sunday morning, under grey skies, a crowd estimated at 250,000 in the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square and streets nearby erupted in applause. Hundreds of polish flags were waved and some pilgrims wept with joy.

Rome, Italy, 27/4/2014.Two popes become saints in historic canonization ceremony.Pope Francis declared John Paul and John XXIII saints on Sunday morning, under grey skies, a crowd estimated at 250,000 in the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square and streets nearby erupted in applause. Hundreds of polish flags were waved and some pilgrims wept with joy.

Roma, 19.3.2013.Pope Francis urged princes, presidents, sheiks and thousands of ordinary people gathered for his installation Mass on Tuesday to protect the environment, the weakest and the poorest, mapping out a clear focus of his priorities as leader of the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics.

The Argentine native is the first pope from Latin America and the first named for the 13th-century friar St. Francis of Assisi, whose life’s work was to care for nature, the poor and most disadvantaged. Echoing the gentleness for which St. Francis is known, the pope said a little bit of tenderness can “open up a horizon of hope.”

The Vatican said between 150,000-200,000 people attended the Mass, held under bright blue skies after days of chilly rain and featuring flag-waving fans from around the world. “Shalom!” read one banner, Hebrew for “Peace.” “Viva il Papa” read another, “Long live the pope.” In Buenos Aires, thousands of people packed the central Plaza di Mayo square to watch the celebration on giant TV screens. Pope Francis thrilled tens of thousands of people on Tuesday gathered for his installation Mass, taking a long round-about through St. Peter's Square. there where

Roma, 19.3.2013.Pope Francis urged princes, presidents, sheiks and thousands of ordinary people gathered for his installation Mass on Tuesday to protect the environment, the weakest and the poorest, mapping out a clear focus of his priorities as leader of the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics.

The Argentine native is the first pope from Latin America and the first named for the 13th-century friar St. Francis of Assisi, whose life’s work was to care for nature, the poor and most disadvantaged. Echoing the gentleness for which St. Francis is known, the pope said a little bit of tenderness can “open up a horizon of hope.”

The Vatican said between 150,000-200,000 people attended the Mass, held under bright blue skies after days of chilly rain and featuring flag-waving fans from around the world. “Shalom!” read one banner, Hebrew for “Peace.” “Viva il Papa” read another, “Long live the pope.” In Buenos Aires, thousands of people packed the central Plaza di Mayo square to watch the celebration on giant TV screens. Pope Francis thrilled tens of thousands of people on Tuesday gathered for his installation Mass, taking a long round-about through St. Peter's Square. there where

Roma, 19.3.2013.Pope Francis urged princes, presidents, sheiks and thousands of ordinary people gathered for his installation Mass on Tuesday to protect the environment, the weakest and the poorest, mapping out a clear focus of his priorities as leader of the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics.

The Argentine native is the first pope from Latin America and the first named for the 13th-century friar St. Francis of Assisi, whose life’s work was to care for nature, the poor and most disadvantaged. Echoing the gentleness for which St. Francis is known, the pope said a little bit of tenderness can “open up a horizon of hope.”

The Vatican said between 150,000-200,000 people attended the Mass, held under bright blue skies after days of chilly rain and featuring flag-waving fans from around the world. “Shalom!” read one banner, Hebrew for “Peace.” “Viva il Papa” read another, “Long live the pope.” In Buenos Aires, thousands of people packed the central Plaza di Mayo square to watch the celebration on giant TV screens. Pope Francis thrilled tens of thousands of people on Tuesday gathered for his installation Mass, taking a long round-about through St. Peter's Square. there where

Vatican City, Rome, Italy; 27 feb 2013,Pope Benedict XVI held his last general audience at the Vatican on Wednesday, a day before he steps down from the papacy.

About 200,000 people turned out to bid farewell to the pontiff, who assured the faithful that his heart was

Roma, 19.3.2013.Pope Francis urged princes, presidents, sheiks and thousands of ordinary people gathered for his installation Mass on Tuesday to protect the environment, the weakest and the poorest, mapping out a clear focus of his priorities as leader of the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics.

The Argentine native is the first pope from Latin America and the first named for the 13th-century friar St. Francis of Assisi, whose life’s work was to care for nature, the poor and most disadvantaged. Echoing the gentleness for which St. Francis is known, the pope said a little bit of tenderness can “open up a horizon of hope.”

The Vatican said between 150,000-200,000 people attended the Mass, held under bright blue skies after days of chilly rain and featuring flag-waving fans from around the world. “Shalom!” read one banner, Hebrew for “Peace.” “Viva il Papa” read another, “Long live the pope.” In Buenos Aires, thousands of people packed the central Plaza di Mayo square to watch the celebration on giant TV screens. Pope Francis thrilled tens of thousands of people on Tuesday gathered for his installation Mass, taking a long round-about through St. Peter's Square. there where

Roma, Italia.13.3.2013. Inizia il secondo giorno di votazioni per eleggere il successore di Papa Benedetto XVI

Roma, 19.3.2013.Pope Francis urged princes, presidents, sheiks and thousands of ordinary people gathered for his installation Mass on Tuesday to protect the environment, the weakest and the poorest, mapping out a clear focus of his priorities as leader of the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics.

The Argentine native is the first pope from Latin America and the first named for the 13th-century friar St. Francis of Assisi, whose life’s work was to care for nature, the poor and most disadvantaged. Echoing the gentleness for which St. Francis is known, the pope said a little bit of tenderness can “open up a horizon of hope.”

The Vatican said between 150,000-200,000 people attended the Mass, held under bright blue skies after days of chilly rain and featuring flag-waving fans from around the world. “Shalom!” read one banner, Hebrew for “Peace.” “Viva il Papa” read another, “Long live the pope.” In Buenos Aires, thousands of people packed the central Plaza di Mayo square to watch the celebration on giant TV screens. Pope Francis thrilled tens of thousands of people on Tuesday gathered for his installation Mass, taking a long round-about through St. Peter's Square. there where

Roma, 19.3.2013.Pope Francis urged princes, presidents, sheiks and thousands of ordinary people gathered for his installation Mass on Tuesday to protect the environment, the weakest and the poorest, mapping out a clear focus of his priorities as leader of the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics.

The Argentine native is the first pope from Latin America and the first named for the 13th-century friar St. Francis of Assisi, whose life’s work was to care for nature, the poor and most disadvantaged. Echoing the gentleness for which St. Francis is known, the pope said a little bit of tenderness can “open up a horizon of hope.”

The Vatican said between 150,000-200,000 people attended the Mass, held under bright blue skies after days of chilly rain and featuring flag-waving fans from around the world. “Shalom!” read one banner, Hebrew for “Peace.” “Viva il Papa” read another, “Long live the pope.” In Buenos Aires, thousands of people packed the central Plaza di Mayo square to watch the celebration on giant TV screens. Pope Francis thrilled tens of thousands of people on Tuesday gathered for his installation Mass, taking a long round-about through St. Peter's Square. there where

Roma, Italia.13.3.2013. Inizia il secondo giorno di votazioni per eleggere il successore di Papa Benedetto XVI

Vatican City, Rome, Italy; 27 feb 2013,Pope Benedict XVI held his last general audience at the Vatican on Wednesday, a day before he steps down from the papacy.

About 200,000 people turned out to bid farewell to the pontiff, who assured the faithful that his heart was

Roma, 19.3.2013.Pope Francis urged princes, presidents, sheiks and thousands of ordinary people gathered for his installation Mass on Tuesday to protect the environment, the weakest and the poorest, mapping out a clear focus of his priorities as leader of the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics.

The Argentine native is the first pope from Latin America and the first named for the 13th-century friar St. Francis of Assisi, whose life’s work was to care for nature, the poor and most disadvantaged. Echoing the gentleness for which St. Francis is known, the pope said a little bit of tenderness can “open up a horizon of hope.”

The Vatican said between 150,000-200,000 people attended the Mass, held under bright blue skies after days of chilly rain and featuring flag-waving fans from around the world. “Shalom!” read one banner, Hebrew for “Peace.” “Viva il Papa” read another, “Long live the pope.” In Buenos Aires, thousands of people packed the central Plaza di Mayo square to watch the celebration on giant TV screens. Pope Francis thrilled tens of thousands of people on Tuesday gathered for his installation Mass, taking a long round-about through St. Peter's Square. there where

Roma, 19.3.2013.Pope Francis urged princes, presidents, sheiks and thousands of ordinary people gathered for his installation Mass on Tuesday to protect the environment, the weakest and the poorest, mapping out a clear focus of his priorities as leader of the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics.

The Argentine native is the first pope from Latin America and the first named for the 13th-century friar St. Francis of Assisi, whose life’s work was to care for nature, the poor and most disadvantaged. Echoing the gentleness for which St. Francis is known, the pope said a little bit of tenderness can “open up a horizon of hope.”

The Vatican said between 150,000-200,000 people attended the Mass, held under bright blue skies after days of chilly rain and featuring flag-waving fans from around the world. “Shalom!” read one banner, Hebrew for “Peace.” “Viva il Papa” read another, “Long live the pope.” In Buenos Aires, thousands of people packed the central Plaza di Mayo square to watch the celebration on giant TV screens. Pope Francis thrilled tens of thousands of people on Tuesday gathered for his installation Mass, taking a long round-about through St. Peter's Square. there where

17-feb-2013. Rome Italy,Tens of thousands of pilgrims have attended St Peter's Square in Rome for one of the final public appearances of Pope Benedict XVI.
He is stepping down on 28 February.
The Pope recited the Angelus prayer and thanked all those who had prayed for him and shown him support over the past few days since his resignation.
The Vatican has said it may hold the conclave that chooses the new pope early, so he can be in place before the start of Holy Week on 24 March.

Roma, 19.3.2013.Pope Francis urged princes, presidents, sheiks and thousands of ordinary people gathered for his installation Mass on Tuesday to protect the environment, the weakest and the poorest, mapping out a clear focus of his priorities as leader of the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics.

The Argentine native is the first pope from Latin America and the first named for the 13th-century friar St. Francis of Assisi, whose life’s work was to care for nature, the poor and most disadvantaged. Echoing the gentleness for which St. Francis is known, the pope said a little bit of tenderness can “open up a horizon of hope.”

The Vatican said between 150,000-200,000 people attended the Mass, held under bright blue skies after days of chilly rain and featuring flag-waving fans from around the world. “Shalom!” read one banner, Hebrew for “Peace.” “Viva il Papa” read another, “Long live the pope.” In Buenos Aires, thousands of people packed the central Plaza di Mayo square to watch the celebration on giant TV screens. Pope Francis thrilled tens of thousands of people on Tuesday gathered for his installation Mass, taking a long round-about through St. Peter's Square. there where

Roma, 19.3.2013.Pope Francis urged princes, presidents, sheiks and thousands of ordinary people gathered for his installation Mass on Tuesday to protect the environment, the weakest and the poorest, mapping out a clear focus of his priorities as leader of the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics.

The Argentine native is the first pope from Latin America and the first named for the 13th-century friar St. Francis of Assisi, whose life’s work was to care for nature, the poor and most disadvantaged. Echoing the gentleness for which St. Francis is known, the pope said a little bit of tenderness can “open up a horizon of hope.”

The Vatican said between 150,000-200,000 people attended the Mass, held under bright blue skies after days of chilly rain and featuring flag-waving fans from around the world. “Shalom!” read one banner, Hebrew for “Peace.” “Viva il Papa” read another, “Long live the pope.” In Buenos Aires, thousands of people packed the central Plaza di Mayo square to watch the celebration on giant TV screens. Pope Francis thrilled tens of thousands of people on Tuesday gathered for his installation Mass, taking a long round-about through St. Peter's Square. there where

Roma, 19.3.2013.Pope Francis urged princes, presidents, sheiks and thousands of ordinary people gathered for his installation Mass on Tuesday to protect the environment, the weakest and the poorest, mapping out a clear focus of his priorities as leader of the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics.

The Argentine native is the first pope from Latin America and the first named for the 13th-century friar St. Francis of Assisi, whose life’s work was to care for nature, the poor and most disadvantaged. Echoing the gentleness for which St. Francis is known, the pope said a little bit of tenderness can “open up a horizon of hope.”

The Vatican said between 150,000-200,000 people attended the Mass, held under bright blue skies after days of chilly rain and featuring flag-waving fans from around the world. “Shalom!” read one banner, Hebrew for “Peace.” “Viva il Papa” read another, “Long live the pope.” In Buenos Aires, thousands of people packed the central Plaza di Mayo square to watch the celebration on giant TV screens. Pope Francis thrilled tens of thousands of people on Tuesday gathered for his installation Mass, taking a long round-about through St. Peter's Square. there where

Rome, Italy, 27/4/2014.Two popes become saints in historic canonization ceremony.Pope Francis declared John Paul and John XXIII saints on Sunday morning, under grey skies, a crowd estimated at 250,000 in the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square and streets nearby erupted in applause. Hundreds of polish flags were waved and some pilgrims wept with joy.

29.3.2013, Roma, Italia, Cittá del Vaticano, La gente si prepara per assistere alla messa del Venerdí Santo di Papa Francesco

Rome, Italy, 27/4/2014.Two popes become saints in historic canonization ceremony.Pope Francis declared John Paul and John XXIII saints on Sunday morning, under grey skies, a crowd estimated at 250,000 in the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square and streets nearby erupted in applause. Hundreds of polish flags were waved and some pilgrims wept with joy.

Rome, Italy, 27/4/2014.Two popes become saints in historic canonization ceremony.Pope Francis declared John Paul and John XXIII saints on Sunday morning, under grey skies, a crowd estimated at 250,000 in the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square and streets nearby erupted in applause. Hundreds of polish flags were waved and some pilgrims wept with joy.

Rome, Italy, 27/4/2014.Two popes become saints in historic canonization ceremony.Pope Francis declared John Paul and John XXIII saints on Sunday morning, under grey skies, a crowd estimated at 250,000 in the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square and streets nearby erupted in applause. Hundreds of polish flags were waved and some pilgrims wept with joy.

17-feb-2013. Rome Italy,Tens of thousands of pilgrims have attended St Peter's Square in Rome for one of the final public appearances of Pope Benedict XVI.
He is stepping down on 28 February.
The Pope recited the Angelus prayer and thanked all those who had prayed for him and shown him support over the past few days since his resignation.
The Vatican has said it may hold the conclave that chooses the new pope early, so he can be in place before the start of Holy Week on 24 March.

17-feb-2013. Rome Italy,Tens of thousands of pilgrims have attended St Peter's Square in Rome for one of the final public appearances of Pope Benedict XVI.
He is stepping down on 28 February.
The Pope recited the Angelus prayer and thanked all those who had prayed for him and shown him support over the past few days since his resignation.
The Vatican has said it may hold the conclave that chooses the new pope early, so he can be in place before the start of Holy Week on 24 March.

Roma, Italia.12.3.2013. La prima fumata nera.

29.3.2013, Roma, Italia, Cittá del Vaticano.Papa Francesco celebra la Via Crucis.

29.3.2013, Roma, Italia, Cittá del Vaticano.Papa Francesco celebra la Via Crucis.

29.3.2013, Roma, Italia, Cittá del Vaticano.Papa Francesco celebra la Via Crucis.

29.3.2013, Roma, Italia, Cittá del Vaticano.Papa Francesco celebra la Via Crucis.

Rome, Italy, April 14 2017.About 20,000 faithful were present tonight, at the traditional Via Crucis (Way of the Cross) presided over by Pope Francis near the Colosseum in Rome. With much security amidst a climate of meditation and prayer, thousands of small flames of the candles that illuminated the night.

29.3.2013, Roma, Italia, Cittá del Vaticano.Papa Francesco celebra la Via Crucis.

Rome, Italy, April 14 2017.About 20,000 faithful were present tonight, at the traditional Via Crucis (Way of the Cross) presided over by Pope Francis near the Colosseum in Rome. With much security amidst a climate of meditation and prayer, thousands of small flames of the candles that illuminated the night.

Roma, Italia.13.3.2013.Jorge Mario Bergoglio is elected Pope and is giving his first speach.

Roma, Italia.13.3.2013.Jorge Mario Bergoglio is elected Pope and is giving his first speach.

Roma, Italia.12.3.2013. La prima fumata nera.

Vatican City, Rome, Italy; 28 feb 2013, People in S.Peter´s squeare sayng goodbye to Pope Benedict XVI. He left the Vatican by helicopter on Thursday afternoon to spend the final hours of his nearly eight-year, scandal-dogged papacy at the papal summer residence. Onlookers in St. Peter’s Square cheered, church bells rang and Romans stood on rooftops to wave flags as he flew from Rome to Castel Gandolfo, a hilltop town southeast of the city where popes have summered for centuries.

Roma, 19.3.2013.Pope Francis urged princes, presidents, sheiks and thousands of ordinary people gathered for his installation Mass on Tuesday to protect the environment, the weakest and the poorest, mapping out a clear focus of his priorities as leader of the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics.

The Argentine native is the first pope from Latin America and the first named for the 13th-century friar St. Francis of Assisi, whose life’s work was to care for nature, the poor and most disadvantaged. Echoing the gentleness for which St. Francis is known, the pope said a little bit of tenderness can “open up a horizon of hope.”

The Vatican said between 150,000-200,000 people attended the Mass, held under bright blue skies after days of chilly rain and featuring flag-waving fans from around the world. “Shalom!” read one banner, Hebrew for “Peace.” “Viva il Papa” read another, “Long live the pope.” In Buenos Aires, thousands of people packed the central Plaza di Mayo square to watch the celebration on giant TV screens. Pope Francis thrilled tens of thousands of people on Tuesday gathered for his installation Mass, taking a long round-about through St. Peter's Square. there where

Vatican City, Rome, Italy; 27 feb 2013,Pope Benedict XVI held his last general audience at the Vatican on Wednesday, a day before he steps down from the papacy.

About 200,000 people turned out to bid farewell to the pontiff, who assured the faithful that his heart was

Roma, Italia.13.3.2013. Inizia il secondo giorno di votazioni per eleggere il successore di Papa Benedetto XVI

29.3.2013, Roma, Italia, Cittá del Vaticano. Papa FRancesco celebra la sua prima Messa della Passoione, nella Basilica di S.Pietro

Roma, 19.3.2013.Pope Francis urged princes, presidents, sheiks and thousands of ordinary people gathered for his installation Mass on Tuesday to protect the environment, the weakest and the poorest, mapping out a clear focus of his priorities as leader of the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics.

The Argentine native is the first pope from Latin America and the first named for the 13th-century friar St. Francis of Assisi, whose life’s work was to care for nature, the poor and most disadvantaged. Echoing the gentleness for which St. Francis is known, the pope said a little bit of tenderness can “open up a horizon of hope.”

The Vatican said between 150,000-200,000 people attended the Mass, held under bright blue skies after days of chilly rain and featuring flag-waving fans from around the world. “Shalom!” read one banner, Hebrew for “Peace.” “Viva il Papa” read another, “Long live the pope.” In Buenos Aires, thousands of people packed the central Plaza di Mayo square to watch the celebration on giant TV screens. Pope Francis thrilled tens of thousands of people on Tuesday gathered for his installation Mass, taking a long round-about through St. Peter's Square. there where

Roma.27.3.2013. Prima udienza papale pubblica di Papa Francesco a S.Pietro.

Roma, Italia.13.3.2013.Jorge Mario Bergoglio is elected Pope and is giving his first speach.

17-feb-2013. Rome Italy,Tens of thousands of pilgrims have attended St Peter's Square in Rome for one of the final public appearances of Pope Benedict XVI.
He is stepping down on 28 February.
The Pope recited the Angelus prayer and thanked all those who had prayed for him and shown him support over the past few days since his resignation.
The Vatican has said it may hold the conclave that chooses the new pope early, so he can be in place before the start of Holy Week on 24 March.

Papa Francesco

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