Victor L. Simpson

FILE - In this Sunday, Sunday, April 24, 2005 file photo, Pope Benedict XVI waves as he rides on the Popemobile through St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, following his installment Mass. Pope Benedict XVI announced Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, he would resign Feb. 28 because he is simply too old to carry on. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini, File)

Pope to resign due to poor health

Last updated Monday, February 11, 2013 - 10:58am

VATICAN CITY -- Declaring that he lacks the strength to do his job, Pope Benedict XVI announced Monday he will resign Feb. 28 - becoming the first pontiff to step down in 600 years. His decision sets the stage for a mid-March conclave to elect a new leader for a Roman Catholic Church in deep turmoil.

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(The Associated Press) Pope Benedict XVI flanked by personal secretary Georg Gaenswein delivers his blessing during the weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Wednesday.

Abuse scandal means tough checks for future pope

Victor L. Simpson   The Associated Press
Last updated Wednesday, April 7, 2010 - 10:14pm

VATICAN CITY -- The sex abuse crisis engulfing the Catholic Church will mean more vigorous background checks when it comes to appointing cardinals, and future popes. Among the requirements: no taint of scandal and the ability to speak comfortably to the world and the media.

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