Pope greets pilgrims after resignation

Pope Benedict XVI has made his first public appearance since announcing his resignation, holding an audience with thousands of cheering pilgrims in a Vatican auditorium.

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Published 13 February 2013 9:09pm

Updated 26 August 2013 10:48am

Source: AFP

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Pope Benedict XVI has made his first public appearance since announcing his resignation, holding an audience with thousands of cheering pilgrims in a Vatican auditorium.

The 85-year-old pope waved to the crowd but looked tired as he entered the hall on Wednesday in what will be one of his last appearances before he steps down on February 28.

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