Pope Benedict XVI has held his last mass as pontiff at St Peter's Basilica in Rome in front of a congregration<br />of thousands.<br /><br />He was given a standing ovation as he arrived for the Ash Wednesday service, which was also attended by dozens of cardinals and bishops.<br /><br />Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, 40 days of prayer and fasting for many Christians leading up to Easter.<br /><br />...<br />http://www.euronews.net/
