Pope Benedict XVI in final day of papacy Pope Benedict XVI officially resigns as head of the Catholic Church today.
Pope Benedict XVI: 'Thank you from the bottom of my heart' Pope Benedict XVI has thanked the Catholic faithful for their support in his final general audience before his resignation on Thursday.
Thousands gather for Pope's final general audience Tens of thousands of people gathered in St Peter's Square today for Pope Benedict XVI's final general audience.
A modest Pope The Pope's decision to pass the reins on to a more physically able leader will be an enduring legacy.
Pope announces resignation due to age Pope Benedict XVI has announced that he is to resign at the end of the month.