The Pope's Farewell
In his last public audience before leaving the papacy, Pope Benedict recounted times of struggle as well as joy. 'The Lord seemed to sleep' sometimes, he said.
Pope Benedict XVI in St. Peter's Square with his last audience, February 27. (Filippo Monteforte/AFP/Getty)
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