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# Papal Resignation

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Cardinals begin process of arranging conclave to elect new pope
Benedict XVI formally steps down as leader of Catholic Church
Last day: Benedict XVI's papal powers expire at 7pm tonight
'I resigned for the good of the church' - Pope Benedict
Do popes resign?