On Wednesday February 27, the last day before he officially steps down, Pope Benedict XVI will hold his last general audience in front of thousands of pilgrims at St Peter's Square.<br /><br />After eight years as head of the Catholic Church, the 85-year-old pontiff has chosen to resign due to his ailing health. The first papal resignation in almost 600 years.<br /><br />...<br />http://www.euronews.net/
